Arethas of Caesarea

Byzantine theologian
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Arethas of Caesarea

Summary

Arethas of Caesarea is a human[1]. Born in Patras[2], he… he was born on 860[3]. He passed away in Kayseri[4]. He died on 935[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], bibliographer[7], philosopher[8], writer[9], and Eastern Orthodox priest[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (167 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Arethas of Caesarea was born in Patras[2].
  • Arethas of Caesarea died in Kayseri[4].
  • Arethas of Caesarea was born on 860[3].
  • Arethas of Caesarea died on 935[5].
  • Arethas of Caesarea held citizenship in Byzantine Empire[12].
  • Arethas of Caesarea worked as a theologian[6].
  • Arethas of Caesarea worked as a bibliographer[7].
  • Arethas of Caesarea worked as a philosopher[8].
  • Arethas of Caesarea's professions included writer[9].
  • Arethas of Caesarea's professions included Eastern Orthodox priest[10].
  • Arethas of Caesarea held the position of archbishop[13].
  • Arethas of Caesarea's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[14].
  • Arethas of Caesarea is recorded as male[15].
  • Arethas of Caesarea's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Arethas of Caesarea's canonization status is recorded as saint[17].
  • Arethas of Caesarea's given name is recorded as Αρέθας[18].
  • Arethas of Caesarea studied under Photios I of Constantinople[19].
  • Arethas of Caesarea's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20].
  • Arethas of Caesarea's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[21].
  • Arethas of Caesarea's described by source is recorded as Orthodox Theological Encyclopedia[22].
  • Arethas of Caesarea's described by source is recorded as Kościelna encyclopedia[23].
  • Arethas of Caesarea's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24].
  • Arethas of Caesarea's described by source is recorded as The Catholic Encyclopedia[25].
  • Arethas of Caesarea's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as medieval Greek[26].
  • Arethas of Caesarea's writing language is recorded as medieval Greek[27].

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Origins and Family

Arethas of Caesarea was born in Patras[2]. He was born on 860[3].

Education

Arethas of Caesarea studied under Photios I of Constantinople[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], bibliographer[7], philosopher[8], writer[9], and Eastern Orthodox priest[10]. Arethas of Caesarea held the position of archbishop[13].

Personal Life

Arethas of Caesarea's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[14].

Death and Burial

Arethas of Caesarea died on 935[5]. He passed away in Kayseri[4].

Why It Matters

Arethas of Caesarea ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (167 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Arethas of Caesarea born?

Born in Patras[2], Arethas of Caesarea…

Where did Arethas of Caesarea die?

Arethas of Caesarea died in Kayseri[4].

What did Arethas of Caesarea do for work?

Arethas of Caesarea worked as theologian[6], bibliographer[7], philosopher[8], writer[9], and Eastern Orthodox priest[10].

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  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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