Venantius Fortunatus
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Summary
Venantius Fortunatus is a human[1]. His place of birth was Valdobbiadene[2]. He was born on 530[3]. He died in Poitiers[4]. He died on 609[5]. He worked as a hagiographer[6], poet[7], writer[8], and composer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (89 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Venantius Fortunatus's place of birth was Valdobbiadene[2].
- Venantius Fortunatus died in Poitiers[4].
- Venantius Fortunatus was born on 530[3].
- Venantius Fortunatus was born on 530[11].
- Venantius Fortunatus died on 609[5].
- Venantius Fortunatus worked as a hagiographer[6].
- Venantius Fortunatus worked as a poet[7].
- Venantius Fortunatus's professions included writer[8].
- Venantius Fortunatus's professions included composer[9].
- Venantius Fortunatus held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Poitiers[12].
- A notable work attributed to Venantius Fortunatus is Vita sanctae Radegundis[13].
- A notable work attributed to Venantius Fortunatus is vita Martini[14].
- A notable work attributed to Venantius Fortunatus is Letters[15].
- A notable work attributed to Venantius Fortunatus is Liber de virtutibus sancti Hilarii[16].
- A notable work attributed to Venantius Fortunatus is Vita sancti Germani[17].
- A notable work attributed to Venantius Fortunatus is De virginitate[18].
- Venantius Fortunatus's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].
- Venantius Fortunatus is recorded as male[20].
- Venantius Fortunatus's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- Venantius Fortunatus's Commons category is recorded as Venantius Fortunatus[22].
- Venantius Fortunatus's canonization status is recorded as saint[23].
- Venantius Fortunatus's given name is recorded as Venantius[24].
- Venantius Fortunatus's feast day is recorded as December 14[25].
- Venantius Fortunatus's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Venantius Fortunatus[26].
- Venantius Fortunatus's depicted by is recorded as Saint Fortunatus[27].
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Origins and Family
Venantius Fortunatus was born in Valdobbiadene[2]. Recorded date of birth include 530[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include hagiographer[6], poet[7], writer[8], and composer[9]. Venantius Fortunatus held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Poitiers[12].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Vita sanctae Radegundis[13]; vita Martini[14], a literary work[28]; Letters[15]; Liber de virtutibus sancti Hilarii[16]; Vita sancti Germani[17]; and De virginitate[18].
Personal Life
Venantius Fortunatus's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].
Death and Burial
Venantius Fortunatus died on 609[5]. He passed away in Poitiers[4].
Why It Matters
Venantius Fortunatus ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (89 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
Works attributed to him include Vexilla Regis[31], a musical work/composition[32] and Pange lingua gloriosi proelium certaminis[33], a lyrics[34], founded in 0569[35].
FAQs
Where was Venantius Fortunatus born?
Venantius Fortunatus's place of birth was Valdobbiadene[2].
Where did Venantius Fortunatus die?
Venantius Fortunatus passed away in Poitiers[4].
What did Venantius Fortunatus do for work?
Venantius Fortunatus worked as hagiographer[6], poet[7], writer[8], and composer[9].