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Thomas Merton
Thomas Merton is an American Trappist monk, writer, theologian, mystic, poet, social activist, and comparative religious expert. On May 26, 1949, he was ordained a priest and received the name "Father Louis". He was a member of the Convent of Our Lady of Gethsemane, near Bardstown, Kentucky, who lived there from 1941 until his death. Merton wrote over 50 books over a 27-year period, primarily on spirituality, social justice, and quiet pacifism, as well as dozens of essays and reviews. Among Merton's earliest works is his successful autobiography The Seven Storey Mountain. His account of his spiritual journey inspired many WWII veterans, students, and teens to explore the offerings of monasteries across America. It is among the 100 best non-fiction books of the century by the National Review. Merton became an interested supporter of interfaith understanding, discovering Eastern religions through his study of mystical practices.
BornJanuary 31, 1915, Prades, Pyrénées-Orientales, France
DiedDecember 10, 1968, Samut Prakan, Thailand
NationalityAmerican
OccupationTrappist monk, author
ReligionChristianity (Roman Catholic)

About Thomas Merton

Philosopher Thomas Merton was born in Prades, France on January 31, 1915. He dies at the age of 53, on December 10, 1968.

A Trappist monk at the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky, he was a poet, mystic, and social crusader. He was a comparative religion student.

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Thomas Merton before becoming famous

Thomas Merton was born in the Zodiac sign Aquarius (The Water-Bearer), and 1915 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Rabbit (兔).

Growing up, he enjoyed writing, traveling, and painting. In 1949, he was ordained to the priesthood and given the name Father Louis.

Achievement of Thomas Merton

Accepting and understanding other people's religions, he said, was critical for humanity.

Thomas Merton's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Ruth Jenkins and Owen Merton were his parents' names.

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Both he and Religious Leader Elizabeth Ann Seton were well-known Catholics, with Seton being the first to establish Catholic schools.

Thomas Merton Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Thomas Merton updated on March 20 2023.