Robert of Torigni

Norman monk and chronicler (c.1110–1186)
Person human Q281966
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Summary

Robert of Torigni is a human[1]. He was born in Torigni-sur-Vire[2]. He was born on January 1, 1100[3]. He passed away in Le Bec-Hellouin[4]. He died on January 1, 1186[5]. He worked as a historian[6], writer[7], and regular priest[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Robert of Torigni's place of birth was Torigni-sur-Vire[2].
  • Robert of Torigni died in Le Bec-Hellouin[4].
  • Robert of Torigni was born on January 1, 1100[3].
  • Robert of Torigni died on January 1, 1186[5].
  • Robert of Torigni held citizenship in France[10].
  • Robert of Torigni worked as a historian[6].
  • Robert of Torigni's professions included writer[7].
  • Robert of Torigni's professions included regular priest[8].
  • Robert of Torigni's field of work was chronicle[11].
  • Robert of Torigni held the position of list of Mont-Saint-Michel abbots[12].
  • Robert of Torigni held the position of abbot[13].
  • Robert of Torigni is recorded as male[14].
  • Robert of Torigni's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Robert of Torigni's Commons category is recorded as Robert de Torigni[16].
  • Robert of Torigni's religious order is recorded as Benedictines[17].
  • Robert of Torigni's given name is recorded as Robert[18].
  • Robert of Torigni's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19].
  • Robert of Torigni's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[20].
  • Robert of Torigni's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[21].
  • Robert of Torigni's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Robert de Torigni'}[22].
  • Robert of Torigni's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[23].

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Origins and Family

Robert of Torigni's place of birth was Torigni-sur-Vire[2]. He was born on January 1, 1100[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], writer[7], and regular priest[8]. Robert of Torigni's field of work was chronicle[11]. Positions held include list of Mont-Saint-Michel abbots[12] and abbot[13], an ecclesiastical occupation[24].

Death and Burial

Robert of Torigni died on January 1, 1186[5]. He died in Le Bec-Hellouin[4].

Why It Matters

Robert of Torigni ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Robert of Torigni born?

Born in Torigni-sur-Vire[2].

Where did Robert of Torigni die?

Robert of Torigni died in Le Bec-Hellouin[4].

What did Robert of Torigni do for work?

Robert of Torigni worked as historian[6], writer[7], and regular priest[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . VcBA (identifier). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['ca', 'commons', 'de', 'el', 'en', 'eo', 'es', 'fr', 'gl', 'it', 'la', 'nl', 'n
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  2. 12w ago · Pierrotrgr · 2026-07-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Biblissima authority id → Template: Location map Togo
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  3. 15w ago · Andre Engels · 2026-06-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Monumenta.ch id → 441
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  4. 19w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → historian, writer, regular priest
    Position held → list of Mont-Saint-Michel abbots, abbot
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  5. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → historian, writer, regular priest
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  6. 23w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases → —
    Copyright status as a creator → copyrights on works have expired
    Citizenship → —
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    + 14 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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