Herbert of Bosham

English cardinal and writer
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Summary

Herbert of Bosham was born on 1120[1] in Bosham[2]. He died on 1194[3] in Ourscamp Abbey[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5], biographer[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[9]
  • Native language: Middle English[10]
  • Position held: cardinal[11]
  • Notable work: Vita sancti Thomae Cantuarensis[12]
  • Religion or worldview: Christianity[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Given name: Herbert[15]
  • Student of: Peter Lombard[16]
  • Floruit: 1200[17]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18], The Catholic Encyclopedia[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: medieval Latin[20], Middle English[21]
  • Writing language: medieval Latin[22]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[23]

Why It Matters

Herbert of Bosham has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Herbert of Bosham born?

Herbert of Bosham was born in Bosham[2].

Where did Herbert of Bosham die?

Herbert of Bosham died in Ourscamp Abbey[4].

What did Herbert of Bosham do for work?

Herbert of Bosham worked as a Catholic priest[5], biographer[6], and writer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Mirabile: Digital Archives for Medieval Culture. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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