Thomas of Celano
Italian religious, poet and writer
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Summary
Thomas of Celano was born on 1190[1] in Celano[2]. He died on 1260[3] in Val de' Varri[4]. He worked as a poet[5], writer[6], historian[7], composer[8], and hagiographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,193 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Native language: medieval Italian[11]
- Occupation: Catholic priest[12], vicar[13], chronicler[14]
- Field of work: hagiography[15], theology[16], Christianity[17]
- Notable work: Dies Irae[18], Q141689063[19], Tractatus de miraculis[20], Memoriale in desiderio animae[21], Legenda sanctae Clarae virginis[22]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Commons category: Tommaso da Celano[25]
- Canonization status: blessed[26]
- Religious order: Order of Friars Minor[27]
- Given name: Tommaso[28]
- Feast day: October 4[29]
- Topic's main category: Category:Tommaso da Celano[30]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[31], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[32], Otto's encyclopedia[33], Library of the World's Best Literature[34], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: medieval Latin[36], medieval Italian[37], Latin[38]
- Name in native language: Tommaso da Celano[39]
- Different from: Tommaso da Celano[40]
Why It Matters
Thomas of Celano has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
Works attributed to him include Dies Irae[43], a sequence[44].
FAQs
Where was Thomas of Celano born?
Thomas of Celano was born in Celano[2].
Where did Thomas of Celano die?
Thomas of Celano died in Val de' Varri[4].
What did Thomas of Celano do for work?
Thomas of Celano worked as a poet[5], writer[6], historian[7], composer[8], and hagiographer[9].