Werferth
Bishop of Worcester and translator
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Summary
Werferth was born on 900[1]. He died on 915[2]. He worked as a linguist[3], Catholic priest[4], translator[5], and Catholic bishop[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Wessex[8]
- Position held: Roman Catholic bishop of Worcester (England)[9]
- Notable work: The dialogues of Gregory the Great[10]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[13]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Old English[14], medieval Latin[15]
- Consecrator: Æthelred[16]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[17]
Why It Matters
Werferth has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]
FAQs
What did Werferth do for work?
Werferth worked as a linguist[3], Catholic priest[4], translator[5], and Catholic bishop[6].