Stigand

English Archbishop of Canterbury
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Stigand

Summary

Stigand is a human[1]. He was born in East Anglia[2]. He passed away in Winchester[3]. He died on February 22, 1072[4]. He worked as a politician[5], Latin Catholic bishop[6], and Catholic priest[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,222 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Stigand's place of birth was East Anglia[2].
  • Stigand passed away in Winchester[3].
  • Stigand died on February 22, 1072[4].
  • Burial took place at Westminster[9].
  • Stigand's professions included politician[5].
  • Stigand's professions included Latin Catholic bishop[6].
  • Stigand worked as a Catholic priest[7].
  • Stigand held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury[10].
  • Stigand held the position of Bishop of Elmham[11].
  • Stigand held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Winchester[12].
  • Stigand's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[13].
  • Stigand is recorded as male[14].
  • Stigand's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Stigand's Commons category is recorded as Stigand[16].
  • Stigand's given name is recorded as Stigand[17].
  • Stigand's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18].
  • Stigand's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[19].
  • Stigand's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[20].
  • Stigand's sibling is recorded as Æthelmær of Elmham[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Stigand's place of birth was East Anglia[2].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5], Latin Catholic bishop[6], and Catholic priest[7]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury[10], a historical episcopal title[22], in Kingdom of England[23], founded in 0596[24]; Bishop of Elmham[11]; and Roman Catholic Bishop of Winchester[12], a former entity[25].

Personal Life

Stigand's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[13].

Death and Burial

Stigand died on February 22, 1072[4]. He died in Winchester[3]. He is buried at Westminster[9].

Why It Matters

Stigand ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,222 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Stigand born?

Stigand's place of birth was East Anglia[2].

Where did Stigand die?

Stigand passed away in Winchester[3].

What did Stigand do for work?

Stigand worked as politician[5], Latin Catholic bishop[6], and Catholic priest[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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