Agapetus I
6th‑century Roman pope and canonized Catholic saint, considered a confessor of the faith
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Summary
Agapetus I was born on 490[1] in Rome[2]. He died on April 22, 536[3], in Constantinople[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (841 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St. Peter's Basilica[8]
- Position held: Pope[9]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Commons category: Agapetus I[12]
- Canonization status: saint[13]
- Given name: Agapetus[14]
- Feast day: April 22[15]
- Work location: Rome[16]
- Described by source: Otto's encyclopedia[17], Pauly–Wissowa[18], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20], Kościelna encyclopedia[21], Orthodox Theological Encyclopedia[22], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[23], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[25]
- Time period: Early Middle Ages[26]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[27]
Why It Matters
Agapetus I has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 67 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Agapetus I born?
Agapetus I was born in Rome[2].
Where did Agapetus I die?
Agapetus I passed away in Constantinople[4].