Héloïse d’Argenteuil
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Summary
Héloïse d’Argenteuil was born on 1101[1] in Paris[2]. She died on May 15, 1164[3], in Oratory of the Paraclete[4]. She worked as a writer[5], philosopher[6], Christian nun[7], nun[8], and scholar[9]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,807 views/month, #7,069 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Père Lachaise Cemetery[11], Héloïse and Abélard's tomb[12]
- Mother: Hersende de Champagné[13]
- Spouse: Peter Abelard[14]
- Child: Astralabius[15]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of France[16]
- Native language: Old French[17]
- Position held: abbess[18]
- Notable work: Letters[19], Letters of Abelard and Heloise[20]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[21]
- Sex or gender: female[22]
- Commons category: Héloïse d’Argenteuil[23]
- Religious order: Nuns of the order of Saint Benedict[24]
- Family name: d'Argenteuil[25]
- Given name: Héloïse[26]
- Topic's main category: Category:Héloïse d’Argenteuil[27]
- Commons gallery: Héloïse[28]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[29], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[30], A Cyclopaedia of Female Biography[31], A Biographical Dictionary of the Celebrated Women of Every Age and Country[32], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: medieval Latin[34], Old French[35]
- Commons Creator page: Héloïse[36]
- Name in native language: Héloïse[37]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Héloïse d’Argenteuil include Heloise[38], an impact crater[39] and Encyocrypta heloiseae[40], a taxon[41].
Why It Matters
Héloïse d’Argenteuil has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] She is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
Entities named for her include Heloise[38], an impact crater[39] and Encyocrypta heloiseae[40], a taxon[41].
FAQs
Where was Héloïse d’Argenteuil born?
Héloïse d’Argenteuil was born in Paris[2].
Where did Héloïse d’Argenteuil die?
Héloïse d’Argenteuil died in Oratory of the Paraclete[4].
Who were Héloïse d’Argenteuil's parents?
Héloïse d’Argenteuil's mother was Hersende de Champagné[13].
Who was Héloïse d’Argenteuil married to?
Héloïse d’Argenteuil's spouses include Peter Abelard[14].
What did Héloïse d’Argenteuil do for work?
Héloïse d’Argenteuil worked as a writer[5], philosopher[6], Christian nun[7], nun[8], and scholar[9].