THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Thomas Aquinas

Italian Dominican friar, philosopher, Catholic priest, and Doctor of the Church (1225–1274)

Thomas Aquinas has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists in 1225 in castle of the counts of Aquino.

Born

in 1225

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

Died: March 14, 1274

Source:

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Birthplace
castle of the counts of Aquino
Professions
philosopher, theologian, writer, theology teacher, Catholic theologian, friar, monk, professor of philosophy, university teacher, Latin Catholic priest

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: February 8, 1225 (BeWeB) or February 1, 1225 (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.

February 8, 1225

Precision: day · Rank: normal

Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

February 1, 1225

Precision: day · Rank: normal

Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

    No external source identified

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    Where was Thomas Aquinas born?

    Thomas Aquinas was born in castle of the counts of Aquino.