Aphian

venerated as a martyr by the Catholic Church/Eastern Orthodox Church
Person human Q4779600
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Aphian

Summary

Aphian is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lycia[2]. He was born on 287[3]. He passed away in Caesarea Maritima[4]. He died on 305[5]. He worked as a martyr[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Aphian was born in Lycia[2].
  • Aphian died in Caesarea Maritima[4].
  • Aphian was born on 287[3].
  • Aphian was born on 250[8].
  • Aphian died on 305[5].
  • Aphian died on April 2, 306[9].
  • Aphian held citizenship in Ancient Rome[10].
  • Aphian's professions included martyr[6].
  • Aphian is recorded as male[11].
  • Aphian's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Aphian is part of Aedesius and Amphianus[13].
  • Aphian's canonization status is recorded as saint[14].
  • The cause of death was execution by drowning[15].
  • Aphian's feast day is recorded as April 2[16].
  • Aphian's partner in business or sport is recorded as Aedesius of Alexandria[17].
  • Aphian's described by source is recorded as Orthodox Theological Encyclopedia[18].
  • Aphian's described by source is recorded as The Catholic Encyclopedia[19].
  • Aphian's different from is recorded as Apphianus[20].
  • Aphian dates from the Roman Empire[21].
  • Aphian's sibling is recorded as Aedesius of Alexandria[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Aphian was born in Lycia[2]. Recorded date of birth include 287[3] and 250[8].

Career and Affiliations

Aphian's professions included martyr[6].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 305[5] and April 2, 306[9]. Aphian died in Caesarea Maritima[4]. The cause of death was execution by drowning[15].

Why It Matters

Aphian ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Aphian born?

Aphian was born in Lycia[2].

Where did Aphian die?

Aphian passed away in Caesarea Maritima[4].

What did Aphian do for work?

Aphian worked as martyr[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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