Andrew of Crete

Christian bishop and saint
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Andrew of Crete
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Andrew of Crete

Summary

Andrew of Crete is a human[1]. Born in Damascus[2], he… he was born on January 1, 660[3]. He passed away in Mytilene[4]. He died on July 4, 740[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], composer[8], and Catholic priest[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Damascus[2], Andrew of Crete…
  • Andrew of Crete died in Mytilene[4].
  • Andrew of Crete was born on January 1, 660[3].
  • Andrew of Crete died on July 4, 740[5].
  • Andrew of Crete held citizenship in Byzantine Empire[11].
  • Andrew of Crete worked as a poet[6].
  • Andrew of Crete worked as a writer[7].
  • Andrew of Crete worked as a composer[8].
  • Andrew of Crete's professions included Catholic priest[9].
  • Andrew of Crete held the position of bishop[12].
  • Andrew of Crete's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[13].
  • Andrew of Crete is recorded as male[14].
  • Andrew of Crete's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Andrew of Crete's Commons category is recorded as Andrew of Crete[16].
  • Andrew of Crete's canonization status is recorded as prelate[17].
  • Andrew of Crete's given name is recorded as Andrés[18].
  • Andrew of Crete's feast day is recorded as July 4[19].
  • Andrew of Crete's work location is recorded as Byzantine Empire[20].
  • Andrew of Crete's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[21].
  • Andrew of Crete's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
  • Andrew of Crete's described by source is recorded as Orthodox Theological Encyclopedia[23].
  • Andrew of Crete's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Andrew of Crete's described by source is recorded as Kościelna encyclopedia[25].
  • Andrew of Crete's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[26].
  • Andrew of Crete's different from is recorded as Andrew of Crete[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Andrew of Crete's place of birth was Damascus[2]. He was born on January 1, 660[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], composer[8], and Catholic priest[9]. Andrew of Crete held the position of bishop[12].

Personal Life

Andrew of Crete's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[13].

Death and Burial

Andrew of Crete died on July 4, 740[5]. He passed away in Mytilene[4].

Why It Matters

Andrew of Crete has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Andrew of Crete born?

Andrew of Crete's place of birth was Damascus[2].

Where did Andrew of Crete die?

Andrew of Crete passed away in Mytilene[4].

What did Andrew of Crete do for work?

Andrew of Crete worked as poet[6], writer[7], composer[8], and Catholic priest[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-06-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Parsifal cluster id 223610, 223919, 305953
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  2. 22d ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id 0312756-Ondrej-asi-660740
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  3. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation poet, writer, composer +1
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  4. 8w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject Christian Hymns
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    Occupation poet, writer, composer +1
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