Wulfstan

bishop of London; bishop of Worcester; archbishop of York
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Wulfstan

Summary

Wulfstan is a human[1]. He died in York[2]. He died on May 28, 1023[3]. He worked as a Catholic priest[4], writer[5], political scientist[6], and Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Wulfstan died in York[2].
  • Wulfstan died on May 28, 1023[3].
  • Burial took place at Ely Cathedral[9].
  • Wulfstan held citizenship in Kingdom of England[10].
  • Old English was Wulfstan's native language[11].
  • Wulfstan worked as a Catholic priest[4].
  • Wulfstan worked as a writer[5].
  • Wulfstan worked as a political scientist[6].
  • Wulfstan's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
  • Wulfstan held the position of Roman Catholic archbishop of York[12].
  • Wulfstan held the position of Roman Catholic bishop of Worcester (England)[13].
  • Wulfstan held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of London[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Wulfstan is Breviloquium de omnibus sanctis[15].
  • Wulfstan's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].
  • Wulfstan is recorded as male[17].
  • Wulfstan's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Wulfstan's given name is recorded as Wulfstan[19].
  • Wulfstan's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20].
  • Wulfstan's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21].
  • Wulfstan's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as medieval Latin[22].
  • Wulfstan's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Old English[23].
  • Wulfstan's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Old English was Wulfstan's native language[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[4], writer[5], political scientist[6], and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include Roman Catholic archbishop of York[12], a historical episcopal title[25]; Roman Catholic bishop of Worcester (England)[13]; and Roman Catholic Bishop of London[14], a historical episcopal title[26], in Kingdom of England[27], founded in 0400[28].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Wulfstan is Breviloquium de omnibus sanctis[15].

Personal Life

Wulfstan's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].

Death and Burial

Wulfstan died on May 28, 1023[3]. He died in York[2]. Burial took place at Ely Cathedral[9].

Why It Matters

Wulfstan ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

Works attributed to him include Sermo Lupi ad Anglos[31], a homily[32].

FAQs

Where did Wulfstan die?

Wulfstan passed away in York[2].

What did Wulfstan do for work?

Wulfstan worked as Catholic priest[4], writer[5], political scientist[6], and Catholic bishop[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Anglo-Saxon England. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Anglo-Saxon England. wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . 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. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Country of citizenship Kingdom of England
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