THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Frederick Copleston

English Jesuit priest and philosopher (1907–1994)

Frederick Copleston has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists April 9, 1907 in Taunton, United Kingdom.

Born

April 9, 1907

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

Died: February 3, 1994

Birthplace
Taunton, United Kingdom
Professions
philosopher, writer, historian, Catholic priest
Citizenship
United Kingdom

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: April 9, 1907 (Internet Philosophy Ontology project; The Peerage; BnF authorities; SNAC; Integrated Authority File) or April 10, 1907 (Integrated Authority File).

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.

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All birth date sources

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Questions people ask

Where was Frederick Copleston born?

Frederick Copleston was born in Taunton, United Kingdom.

When did Frederick Copleston die?

Frederick Copleston died on February 3, 1994.