Leonardus Lessius
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Summary
Leonardus Lessius was born on October 1, 1554[1], in Brecht[2]. He died on January 15, 1623[3], in Leuven[4]. He worked as a theologian[5], Catholic priest[6], moral theologian[7], and Catholic theologian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (163 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Saint-Michaels' church[10]
- Father: Lenaert Leys[11]
- Mother: Maria Aerts Derkinderen[12]
- Country of citizenship: Duchy of Brabant[13]
- Field of work: theology[14]
- Educated at: Pontifical Gregorian University[15], Sapienza University of Rome[16], UCLouvain[17], Old University of Leuven[18]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: Leonardus Lessius[21]
- Religious order: Society of Jesus[22]
- Family name: Lessius[23]
- Given name: Leonardus[24]
- Pseudonym: Guilhelmus Singletonus[25], Wilhelmus Singletonus[26]
- Depicted by: Portrait of Leonardus Lessius[27]
- Described by source: BEIC Digital Library[28], The Catholic Encyclopedia[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[30]
- Birth name: Lenaert Leys[31]
Why It Matters
Leonardus Lessius has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Leonardus Lessius born?
Leonardus Lessius was born in Brecht[2].
Where did Leonardus Lessius die?
Leonardus Lessius died in Leuven[4].
Who were Leonardus Lessius's parents?
Leonardus Lessius's father was Lenaert Leys[11]. Leonardus Lessius's mother was Maria Aerts Derkinderen[12].
What did Leonardus Lessius do for work?
Leonardus Lessius worked as a theologian[5], Catholic priest[6], moral theologian[7], and Catholic theologian[8].
Where did Leonardus Lessius go to school?
Leonardus Lessius was educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[15], Sapienza University of Rome[16], UCLouvain[17], and Old University of Leuven[18].