Livinus
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Summary
Livinus was born on 580[1] in Ireland[2]. He died on November 12, 657[3], in Sint-Lievens-Esse[4]. He worked as a missionary[5], bishop[6], and apostle[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Position held: bishop[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Commons category: Livinus[11]
- Canonization status: saint[12]
- Given name: Liévin[13]
- Feast day: November 12[14]
- Work location: Canterbury[15], Ghent[16]
- Floruit: 700[17]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18]
- Subject has role: martyr[19]
- P14608: 1035529831[20]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Livinus include Sint-Lievensmonstertoren[21], a steeple[22], in Netherlands[23], founded in 1454[24].
Why It Matters
Livinus has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
Entities named for him include Sint-Lievensmonstertoren[21], a steeple[22], in Netherlands[23], founded in 1454[24].
FAQs
Where was Livinus born?
Livinus's place of birth was Ireland[2].
Where did Livinus die?
Livinus died in Sint-Lievens-Esse[4].
What did Livinus do for work?
Livinus worked as a missionary[5], bishop[6], and apostle[7].