Saint Dominic
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Saint Dominic
Summary
Saint Dominic is a human[1]. His place of birth was Caleruega[2]. He was born on 1170[3]. He passed away in Bologna[4]. He died on August 6, 1221[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], founder of Catholic religious community[7], and friar[8]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,960 views/month, #6,109 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Caleruega[2], Saint Dominic…
- Saint Dominic died in Bologna[4].
- Saint Dominic was born on 1170[3].
- Saint Dominic was born on 1174[10].
- Saint Dominic died on August 6, 1221[5].
- Burial took place at Arca di San Domenico[11].
- Saint Dominic's mother was Joan of Aza[12].
- Saint Dominic held citizenship in Kingdom of Leon[13].
- Saint Dominic worked as a Catholic priest[6].
- Saint Dominic's professions included founder of Catholic religious community[7].
- Saint Dominic worked as a friar[8].
- Saint Dominic held the position of Master General of Order of Friars Preachers[14].
- Saint Dominic held the position of superior general[15].
- Saint Dominic was educated at University of Palencia[16].
- Saint Dominic's religion is recorded as Catholicism[17].
- Saint Dominic is recorded as male[18].
- Saint Dominic's instance of is recorded as human[19].
- Saint Dominic's family is recorded as House of Guzmán[20].
- Saint Dominic's Commons category is recorded as Saint Dominic[21].
- Saint Dominic's canonization status is recorded as saint[22].
- Saint Dominic's canonization status is recorded as Catholic saint[23].
- Saint Dominic's religious order is recorded as Dominican Order[24].
- Saint Dominic's family name is recorded as de Guzmán[25].
- Saint Dominic's given name is recorded as Domingo[26].
- Saint Dominic's feast day is recorded as August 15[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Caleruega[2], Saint Dominic… Recorded date of birth include 1170[3] and 1174[10]. His mother was Joan of Aza[12].
Education
Saint Dominic's education included a stint at University of Palencia[16].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], founder of Catholic religious community[7], and friar[8]. Positions held include Master General of Order of Friars Preachers[14], an ecclesiastical occupation[28] and superior general[15], an ecclesiastical occupation[29].
Personal Life
Saint Dominic's religion is recorded as Catholicism[17].
Death and Burial
Saint Dominic died on August 6, 1221[5]. He died in Bologna[4]. Burial took place at Arca di San Domenico[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Saint Dominic include Santo Domingo[30], a city[31], in Dominican Republic[32], founded in 1496[33]; Basilica of San Domenico[34], a minor basilica[35], in Italy[36], founded in 1226[37]; Igreja de São Domingos[38], a church building[39], in Portugal[40], founded in 1241[41]; Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán[42], a church building[43], in Mexico[44], founded in 1731[45]; Basilica of St. Dominic[46], a minor basilica[47], in Italy[48], founded in 1283[49]; Santo Domingo Church[50], a Catholic parish church[51], in Philippines[52], founded in 1954[53]; San Domenico, Palermo[54], a church building[55], in Italy[56], founded in 1458[57]; and Santo Domingo convent[58].
Why It Matters
Saint Dominic ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,960 views/month, #6,109 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 99 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
Entities named for him include Santo Domingo[30], a city[31], in Dominican Republic[32], founded in 1496[33]; Basilica of San Domenico[34], a minor basilica[35], in Italy[36], founded in 1226[37]; Igreja de São Domingos[38], a church building[39], in Portugal[40], founded in 1241[41]; Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán[42], a church building[43], in Mexico[44], founded in 1731[45]; Basilica of St. Dominic[46], a minor basilica[47], in Italy[48], founded in 1283[49]; and Santo Domingo Church[50], a Catholic parish church[51], in Philippines[52], founded in 1954[53].
FAQs
Where was Saint Dominic born?
Saint Dominic was born in Caleruega[2].
Where did Saint Dominic die?
Saint Dominic died in Bologna[4].
Who were Saint Dominic's parents?
Saint Dominic's mother was Joan of Aza[12].
What did Saint Dominic do for work?
Saint Dominic worked as Catholic priest[6], founder of Catholic religious community[7], and friar[8].
Where did Saint Dominic go to school?
Saint Dominic was educated at University of Palencia[16].