Donat

Article summary

Donat is a masculine given name, which is also written as Donát. It is used as a first name extensively and to some extent, as a surname. It is derived from Latin "Donatus" past participle of "donare" meaning ‘to give’. The name was used by early Christians, either because the birth of a child was seen as a gift from God, or else because the child was in turn dedicated to God. Its origins are primarily East European ranging across Polish, Hungarian, Albanian, Slovak, Czech, German but it can be traced to French and English origins as well. The Spanish, Portugal and Italian variant is Donato. The name was borne by early Christian saints – among them a 4th-century leader of a Christian sect, a 6th-century hermit of Sisteron and a 7th-century bishop of Besançon all of whom contributed to the popularity of the baptismal name in the Middle Ages. Another notable historical figure was Aelius Donatus, a grammarian and commentator on Virgil. With no relation to the name whatsoever, Donatism was a centuries-old Christian sect which is no longer in effect. It may have gradually declined because Donatists and orthodox Catholics were equally marginalised by the Arian Vandals. It is unknown how long Donatism persisted. In present day, the name is most popular among Hungarians who celebrate its Name Day on February 17.

Key claims

1. date of birth: 1988 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of birth: 1941 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
3. date of birth: 1948 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
4. date of birth: 1965 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
5. date of birth: 1991 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
6. date of birth: 1992 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
7. date of birth: 1996 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
8. date of birth: 1996 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
9. date of birth: 1997 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
10. date of birth: 1999 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
11. date of birth: 2000 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
12. date of birth: 2002 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
13. date of birth: 1962 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
14. date of birth: 1979 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

Discussion questions

1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
2. The record states that the date of birth is "1988". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the date of birth is "1941". What evidence would count against this claim?
4. The record states that the date of birth is "1948". What evidence would count against this claim?
5. The record states that the date of birth is "1965". What evidence would count against this claim?
6. The record states that the date of birth is "1991". What evidence would count against this claim?
7. The record states that the date of birth is "1992". What evidence would count against this claim?
8. The record states that the date of birth is "1996". What evidence would count against this claim?
9. The record states that the date of birth is "1996". What evidence would count against this claim?
10. The record states that the date of birth is "1997". What evidence would count against this claim?
11. The record states that the date of birth is "1999". What evidence would count against this claim?
12. The record states that the date of birth is "2000". What evidence would count against this claim?
13. The record states that the date of birth is "2002". What evidence would count against this claim?
14. The record states that the date of birth is "1962". What evidence would count against this claim?
15. The record states that the date of birth is "1979". What evidence would count against this claim?
16. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
17. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1370912658