Myles Coverdale
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Summary
Myles Coverdale was born on 1488[1] in Yorkshire[2]. He died on January 20, 1569[3], in London[4]. He worked as a Bible translator[5], translator[6], bishop[7], Catholic priest[8], and Anglican theologian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,023 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: May 20, 1569[11]
- Place of burial: St Magnus-the-Martyr, City of London[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13], United Kingdom[14]
- Position held: Anglican Bishop of Exeter[15]
- Educated at: University of Cambridge[16]
- Notable work: Coverdale Bible[17]
- Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Commons category: Miles Coverdale[20]
- Religious order: Augustinians[21]
- Family name: Coverdale[22]
- Given name: Miles[23]
- Work location: Cambridge[24], Bad Bergzabern[25], Exeter[26]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[28], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[29], The New Student's Reference Work[30], Dictionnaire de la Bible[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
- Writing language: English[33]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[34]
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Country: GB[35]
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Began / founded: 1488[36]
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Ended / dissolved: 1569-01-20[37]
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MusicBrainz ID: 9aa6702e-8854-40d8-995b-90eb4c0269a9[38]
Why It Matters
Myles Coverdale has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
Works attributed to him include Great Bible[41], a written work[42] and Coverdale Bible[43], a version, edition or translation[44].
FAQs
Where was Myles Coverdale born?
Myles Coverdale's place of birth was Yorkshire[2].
Where did Myles Coverdale die?
Myles Coverdale passed away in London[4].
What did Myles Coverdale do for work?
Myles Coverdale worked as a Bible translator[5], translator[6], bishop[7], Catholic priest[8], and Anglican theologian[9].
Where did Myles Coverdale go to school?
Myles Coverdale was educated at University of Cambridge[16].