THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Philippe de Vitry

French composer, music theorist and poet

Philippe de Vitry has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists November 7, 1291 in Paris, France.

Born

November 7, 1291

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

Died: June 17, 1361

Source:

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Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

Birthplace
Paris, France
Professions
musicologist, poet, military personnel, Catholic bishop, bishop, philosopher, mathematician, Catholic priest, composer, writer, music theorist
Citizenship
Kingdom of France

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: November 7, 1291 (Catholic-Hierarchy.org; Encyclopædia Britannica Online) or November 7, 1293 (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.

November 7, 1293

Precision: day · Rank: normal

Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

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All birth date sources

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Questions people ask

Where was Philippe de Vitry born?

Philippe de Vitry was born in Paris, France.

When did Philippe de Vitry die?

Philippe de Vitry died on June 17, 1361.