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 ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,133 views/month, #6,296 of 1,000,298).[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].

Body

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 Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio[43], a minor basilica[44], in Russia[45], founded in 0300[46]; Ambrosian Rite[47], a liturgy[48]; Biblioteca Ambrosiana[49], a conservation library[50], in Italy[51], founded in 1607[52]; Sant'Ambrogio della Massima[53], a church building[54], in Italy[55]; San Carlo al Corso[56]; St. Ambrose Cathedral[57]; Sant'Ambrogio Chuch[58]; and Saint-Ambroise[59].

Personal Life

Ambrose's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[60].

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[61], in Italy[62], founded in -0600[63] and Mediolanum[13], a city[64], in Ancient Rome[65]. Burial took place at Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio[17].

Why It Matters

Ambrose ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,133 views/month, #6,296 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 106 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

He has been cited as an influence by Augustine of Hippo[68], a philosopher[69], 0354–0430[70], of Ancient Rome[71], specialised in philosophy[72].

Works attributed to him include Te Deum[73], a lyrics[74]; Veni redemptor gentium[75], a lyrics[76]; and Nunc sancte nobis spiritus[77], a lyrics[78]. Entities named for him include Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio[43], a minor basilica[44], in Russia[45], founded in 0300[46]; Ambrosian Rite[47], a liturgy[48]; Biblioteca Ambrosiana[49], a conservation library[50], in Italy[51], founded in 1607[52]; Sant'Ambrogio della Massima[53], a church building[54], in Italy[55]; San Carlo al Corso[56]; and St. Ambrose Cathedral[57].

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[68].

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