Johannes Scotus Eriugena

Irish Catholic philosopher and theologian (c. 800 – c. 877)
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Johannes Scotus Eriugena
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Summary

Johannes Scotus Eriugena was born on 800[1] in Ireland[2]. He died on January 1, 877[3], in West Francia[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], translator[6], writer[7], and theologian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,818 views/month, #7,088 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

Why It Matters

Johannes Scotus Eriugena has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 103 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

He has been cited as an influence by Thomas Aquinas[47], a theologian[48], 1225–1274[49], specialised in philosophy[50].

FAQs

Where was Johannes Scotus Eriugena born?

Johannes Scotus Eriugena was born in Ireland[2].

Where did Johannes Scotus Eriugena die?

Johannes Scotus Eriugena passed away in West Francia[4].

What did Johannes Scotus Eriugena do for work?

Johannes Scotus Eriugena worked as a philosopher[5], translator[6], writer[7], and theologian[8].

Who did Johannes Scotus Eriugena influence?

Johannes Scotus Eriugena has been cited as an influence by Thomas Aquinas[47].

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  7. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [7] ↑ . Mirabile: Digital Archives for Medieval Culture. wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [3] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  41. [42] ↑ . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  1. [47] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [50] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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