Saint David
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Summary
Saint David was born on 512[1] in Pembrokeshire[2]. He died on 589[3] in St Davids[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5], Catholic bishop[6], and bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,855 views/month, #7,113 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Sant ap Ceredig[9]
- Mother: Non[10]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Dyfed[11]
- Position held: abbot[12], Roman Catholic bishop of St Davids[13]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Saint David[16]
- Canonization status: saint[17], Catholic saint[18]
- Family name: David[19]
- Given name: David[20]
- Feast day: March 1[21]
- Topic's main category: Category:Saint David[22]
- Commons gallery: Dewi Sant – Saint David[23]
- Student of: Illtud[24]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[26], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27], The Catholic Encyclopedia[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Welsh[29]
- Name in native language: Dewi Sant[30]
- Different from: Iwig[31]
- Domain of saint or deity: Wales[32]
- P14536: 421130[33]
Body
Works and Contributions
Things named for Saint David include Edward VIII[34], a military personnel[35], 1894–1972[36], of United Kingdom[37], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[38]; St Davids[39], a city[40], in United Kingdom[41]; St Davids Cathedral[42], an Anglican or Episcopal cathedral[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1101[45]; Saint David's Day[46], a holiday[47], in United Kingdom[48]; and Llanddewi Brefi[49], a community[50], in United Kingdom[51].
Why It Matters
Saint David has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 55 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
Entities named for him include Edward VIII[34], a military personnel[35], 1894–1972[36], of United Kingdom[37], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[38]; St Davids[39], a city[40], in United Kingdom[41]; St Davids Cathedral[42], an Anglican or Episcopal cathedral[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1101[45]; Saint David's Day[46], a holiday[47], in United Kingdom[48]; and Llanddewi Brefi[49], a community[50], in United Kingdom[51].
FAQs
Where was Saint David born?
Saint David was born in Pembrokeshire[2].
Where did Saint David die?
Saint David died in St Davids[4].
Who were Saint David's parents?
Saint David's father was Sant ap Ceredig[9]. Saint David's mother was Non[10].
What did Saint David do for work?
Saint David worked as a Catholic priest[5], Catholic bishop[6], and bishop[7].