THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

John of Matha

French saint and Catholic priest

John of Matha has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists June 30, 1160 in Faucon-de-Barcelonnette.

Born

June 30, 1160

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

Died: December 24, 1213

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

Birthplace
Faucon-de-Barcelonnette
Professions
founder of Catholic religious community, Catholic priest
Citizenship
France

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: June 30, 1160 (Library of Congress Authorities) or June 30, 1150 (No external source identified).

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.

June 30, 1150

Precision: day · Rank: normal

Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

    No external source identified

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    All birth date sources

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    Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

    Questions people ask

    Where was John of Matha born?

    John of Matha was born in Faucon-de-Barcelonnette.

    When did John of Matha die?

    John of Matha died on December 24, 1213.