Ambrose

Roman theologian and Bishop of Milan (c. 340–397)
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Ambrose

Summary

Ambrose is a human[1]. He was born in Trier[2]. He was born on 339[3]. He died in Milan[4]. He died on April 4, 397[5]. He worked as a writer[6], philosopher[7], theologian[8], Catholic priest[9], and politician[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Trier[2], Ambrose…
  • Born in Augusta Treverorum[12], Ambrose…
  • Ambrose died in Milan[4].
  • Ambrose passed away in Mediolanum[13].
  • Ambrose was born on 339[3].
  • Ambrose was born on 350[14].
  • Ambrose was born on 340[15].
  • Ambrose died on April 4, 397[5].
  • Ambrose died on January 1, 397[16].
  • Burial took place at Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio[17].
  • Ambrose's father was Aurelius Ambrosius[18].
  • Ambrose held citizenship in Ancient Rome[19].
  • Ambrose worked as a writer[6].
  • Ambrose worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Ambrose worked as a theologian[8].
  • Ambrose worked as a Catholic priest[9].
  • Ambrose worked as a politician[10].
  • Ambrose worked as a Catholic bishop[20].
  • Ambrose held the position of Roman governor[21].
  • Ambrose held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Milan[22].
  • Ambrose held the position of bishop[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Ambrose is Hymns[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Ambrose is Hexaemeron[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Ambrose is De virginibus[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Ambrose is Versus de naturis rerum[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Trier[2], a city[28], in Germany[29], founded in -0016[30] and Augusta Treverorum[12], an ancient city[31], in Ancient Rome[32]. Recorded date of birth include 339[3], 350[14], and 340[15]. Ambrose's father was Aurelius Ambrosius[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], philosopher[7], theologian[8], Catholic priest[9], politician[10], and Catholic bishop[20]. Positions held include Roman governor[21], an elective office[33], in Ancient Rome[34]; Roman Catholic Archbishop of Milan[22], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[35], in Italy[36]; and bishop[23], an ecclesiastical occupation[37].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Hymns[24], a literary work[38]; Hexaemeron[25], a literary work[39]; De virginibus[26], a reference work[40]; Versus de naturis rerum[27]; and De Abraham[41], a literary work[42]. Things named for Ambrose include Pinacoteca Ambrosiana[43], a pinacotheca[44], in Italy[45], founded in 1618[46]; St. Ambrose Cathedral[47], a Catholic cathedral[48], in United States[49], founded in 1940[50]; Biblioteca Ambrosiana[51], a conservation library[52], in Italy[53], founded in 1607[54]; Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio[55], a minor basilica[56], in Russia[57], founded in 0300[58]; Sant'Ambrogio Chuch[59]; Ambrogino d'oro[60]; Chiesa del Gesù e dei Santi Ambrogio e Andrea[61]; and San Carlo al Corso[62].

Personal Life

Ambrose's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[63].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 4, 397[5] and January 1, 397[16]. Recorded place of death include Milan[4], a city[64], in Italy[65], founded in -0600[66] and Mediolanum[13], a city[67], in Ancient Rome[68]. Burial took place at Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio[17].

Why It Matters

Ambrose has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 106 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]

He has been cited as an influence by Augustine of Hippo[70], a philosopher[71], 0354–0430[72], of Ancient Rome[73], specialised in philosophy[74].

Works attributed to him include Veni redemptor gentium[75], a lyrics[76]; Nunc sancte nobis spiritus[77], a lyrics[78]; and Te Deum[79], a lyrics[80]. Entities named for him include Pinacoteca Ambrosiana[43], a pinacotheca[44], in Italy[45], founded in 1618[46]; St. Ambrose Cathedral[47], a Catholic cathedral[48], in United States[49], founded in 1940[50]; Biblioteca Ambrosiana[51], a conservation library[52], in Italy[53], founded in 1607[54]; Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio[55], a minor basilica[56], in Russia[57], founded in 0300[58]; Sant'Ambrogio Chuch[59]; and Ambrogino d'oro[60].

FAQs

Where was Ambrose born?

Ambrose was born in Trier[2].

Where did Ambrose die?

Ambrose passed away in Milan[4].

Who were Ambrose's parents?

Ambrose's father was Aurelius Ambrosius[18].

What did Ambrose do for work?

Ambrose worked as writer[6], philosopher[7], theologian[8], Catholic priest[9], and politician[10].

Who did Ambrose influence?

Ambrose has been cited as an influence by Augustine of Hippo[70].

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