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Peter Damian

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Also known as Pietro Damiano

eleventh-century Benedictine monk

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Peter Damian (1007–1072) was a historical figure whose literary output includes works such as *Letters, 31-60*, *Opera omnia ..*, *Lettre sur la toute-puissance divine*, *Vita beati Romualdi*, and *Die Briefe des Petrus Damiani (Monumenta Germaniae historica. Die Briefe der deutschen Kaiserzeit) (German Edition)*. Records indicate he authored 14 works, with a separate count listing 5 works. His dates of death are recorded as 1072, 1072-02-21, and 1072-02-27.

In digital archives, his name appears in the Commons category "Petrus Damiani" and on a corresponding creator page. MusicBrainz classifies him as a Person, while Last.fm data shows 42 listeners and a playcount of 52. Additionally, his entry is referenced by 1,930 other encyclopedia articles.

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Key facts

Born
c. 1007 , Ravenna , Papal States
Died
22 February 1072 or 1073 , Faenza , Papal States
Venerated in
Catholic Church
Feast
21 February , earlier 23 February (General Roman Calendar, 1823–1969)
Attributes
represented as an Italian cardinal bearing a knotted rope in his hand; also as a pilgrim holding a papal Bull ; Cardinal's hat , Benedictine monk's habit
Patronage
Insomniacs , sufferers of disordered sleep

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Petrus
Gender
male
Place of birth
Ravenna
Place of death
Faenza
Occupation
Catholic bishop
Languages spoken
Latin
Field of work
philosophy
Image
Pierodamiani2.JPG
Significant event
East-West Schism
Religious order
Benedictines
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described by source
Wikitólica
Commons category
Petrus Damiani
date of birth
1007-01-01
date of death
1072-02-27
canonization status
Catholic saint
Commons Creator page
Petrus Damiani
honorific prefix
Doctor of the Church
writing language
medieval Latin
feast day
February 21
consecrator
Stephen IX
name in native language
Petrus Damianus
different from
Saint Peter
place of burial
Faenza Cathedral
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Encyclopedic overview

Peter Damian OSB (Latin: Petrus Damianus; Italian: Pietro or Pier Damiani; c. 1007 – 21 or 22 February 1072 or 1073) was an Italian reforming Benedictine monk and cardinal in the circle of Pope Leo IX. Dante placed him in one of the highest circles of Paradiso as a great predecessor of Francis of Assisi and he was declared a Doctor of the Church on 27 September 1828. His feast day is 21 February.

Early life

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