John Bale
Anglican bishop in Ireland
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Summary
John Bale was born on November 21, 1495[1], in Covehithe[2]. He died on November 1563[3] in Canterbury[4]. He worked as a theologian[5], historian[6], poet[7], writer[8], and Catholic priest[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (312 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1495[11]
- Date of death: January 1, 1563[12]
- Place of burial: Canterbury Cathedral[13]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[14]
- Ethnic group: England[15]
- Occupation: playwright[16]
- Position held: Roman Catholic Bishop of Ossory[17], Anglican bishop[18]
- Educated at: Jesus College[19]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[20], Protestantism[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: John Bale[23]
- Religious order: Carmelites[24]
- Family name: Bale[25]
- Given name: John[26]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[28], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[29], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[30], Library of the World's Best Literature[31], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- Significant person: Philipp Melanchthon[34]
Why It Matters
John Bale has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was John Bale born?
John Bale's place of birth was Covehithe[2].
Where did John Bale die?
John Bale passed away in Canterbury[4].
What did John Bale do for work?
John Bale worked as a theologian[5], historian[6], poet[7], writer[8], and Catholic priest[9].
Where did John Bale go to school?
John Bale was educated at Jesus College[19].