THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Brother Lawrence

Brother Lawrence has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists in 1614 in Hériménil.

Born

in 1614

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: February 12, 1691

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All birth date sources

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Birthplace: Hériménil
Professions: friar, lay brother, writer
Citizenship: Duchy of Lorraine, France

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: in 1614 (carmel.asso.fr; opac.vatlib.it; Elektroninis katalogas; LIBRIS; Dictionnaire de spiritualité; MAK; NUKAT) or in 1611 (National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File; National Library of Ireland authority file; Canadiana Name Authority File; Online Books Page; Libraries Australia Authorities).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

in 1611

Precision: year · Rank: normal

Source: National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File
Source: National Library of Ireland authority file
Source: Canadiana Name Authority File
Source: Online Books Page
Source: Libraries Australia Authorities

All birth date sources

A source is P248 “stated in” or a non-Wikimedia reference URL. Import-only references do not qualify.

Synchronized from Wikidata on 2026-10-05. View Wikidata record

Questions people ask

Where was Brother Lawrence born?

Brother Lawrence was born in Hériménil.

When did Brother Lawrence die?

Brother Lawrence died on February 12, 1691.