Augustine of Hippo
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Augustine of Hippo
Summary
Augustine of Hippo is a human[1]. Born in Thagaste[2], he… he was born on November 13, 354[3]. He died in Hippo Regius[4]. He died on August 28, 430[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], theologian[7], autobiographer[8], music theorist[9], and preacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.23% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86,156 views/month, #2,350 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Augustine of Hippo's place of birth was Thagaste[2].
- Born in North Africa[12], Augustine of Hippo…
- Augustine of Hippo passed away in Hippo Regius[4].
- Augustine of Hippo died in North Africa[13].
- Augustine of Hippo was born on November 13, 354[3].
- Augustine of Hippo was born on January 1, 354[14].
- Augustine of Hippo died on August 28, 430[5].
- Augustine of Hippo died on 430[15].
- Augustine of Hippo is buried at San Pietro in Ciel d'Oro[16].
- Augustine of Hippo's father was Patricius[17].
- Augustine of Hippo's mother was Monica of Hippo[18].
- A child of Augustine of Hippo was Adeodatus[19].
- Augustine of Hippo held citizenship in Ancient Rome[20].
- Augustine of Hippo is identified as part of the Berbers ethnic group[21].
- Augustine of Hippo's professions included philosopher[6].
- Augustine of Hippo's professions included theologian[7].
- Augustine of Hippo's professions included autobiographer[8].
- Augustine of Hippo's professions included music theorist[9].
- Augustine of Hippo worked as a preacher[10].
- Augustine of Hippo worked as a historian[22].
- Augustine of Hippo's field of work was philosophy[23].
- Augustine of Hippo's field of work was theology[24].
- Augustine of Hippo held the position of bishop of Hippo Regius[25].
- A notable student of Augustine of Hippo was Heraclius of Hippo[26].
- A notable work attributed to Augustine of Hippo is Confessions[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Thagaste[2], an ancient city[28], in Algeria[29] and North Africa[12], a region[30], in Algeria[31]. Recorded date of birth include November 13, 354[3] and January 1, 354[14]. Augustine of Hippo's father was Patricius[17]. His mother was Monica of Hippo[18]. He is identified as part of the Berbers ethnic group[21].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], theologian[7], autobiographer[8], music theorist[9], preacher[10], and historian[22]. Fields of work include philosophy[23], an academic discipline[32] and theology[24], an academic discipline[33]. Augustine of Hippo held the position of bishop of Hippo Regius[25]. A notable student of him was Heraclius of Hippo[26].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Confessions[27], a literary work[34]; The City of God[35], a literary work[36]; and On the Trinity[37], a literary work[38]. Things named for Augustine of Hippo include St. Augustine[39], Augustinians[40], San Agustin Church[41], Augustinianism[42], St Augustine's Abbey[43], Augustinian Church[44], Saint-Augustin, Paris[45], and San Augustine County[46].
Personal Life
A child of Augustine of Hippo was Adeodatus[19]. Religious affiliations include Catholic Church[47], a Christian denomination[48], in Vatican City[49], founded in 0001[50], headquartered in Vatican City[51] and Manichaeism[52].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include August 28, 430[5] and 430[15]. Recorded place of death include Hippo Regius[4], an archaeological site[53], in Algeria[54] and North Africa[13], a region[55], in Algeria[56]. Augustine of Hippo is buried at San Pietro in Ciel d'Oro[16].
Why It Matters
Augustine of Hippo ranks in the top 0.23% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86,156 views/month, #2,350 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 95 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
He has been cited as an influence by Martin Luther[59], a translator[60], 1483–1546[61], of Holy Roman Empire[62], specialised in theology[63]; Thomas Aquinas[64], a theologian[65], 1225–1274[66], specialised in philosophy[67]; Hannah Arendt[68], a philosopher[69], 1906–1975[70], of Prussia[71], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[72], specialised in political philosophy[73]; Blaise Pascal[74], a mathematician[75], 1623–1662[76], of Kingdom of France[77], specialised in probability theory[78]; Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz[79], a mathematician[80], 1646–1716[81], of Electorate of Saxony[82], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[83], specialised in mathematical analysis[84]; and John Calvin[85], a pastor[86], 1509–1564[87], of Kingdom of France[88], specialised in theology[89].
He is credited with the discovery of Augustinian hypothesis[90]. Works attributed to him include Confessions[91], The City of God[92], Te Deum[93], Rule of St. Augustine[94], On the Trinity[95], and De doctrina Christiana[96]. Entities named for him include St. Augustine[39], Augustinians[40], San Agustin Church[41], Augustinianism[42], St Augustine's Abbey[43], and Augustinian Church[44].
FAQs
Where was Augustine of Hippo born?
Born in Thagaste[2], Augustine of Hippo…
Where did Augustine of Hippo die?
Augustine of Hippo died in Hippo Regius[4].
Who were Augustine of Hippo's parents?
Augustine of Hippo's father was Patricius[17]. Augustine of Hippo's mother was Monica of Hippo[18].
What did Augustine of Hippo do for work?
Augustine of Hippo worked as philosopher[6], theologian[7], autobiographer[8], music theorist[9], and preacher[10].
Who did Augustine of Hippo influence?
Augustine of Hippo has been cited as an influence by Martin Luther[59], Thomas Aquinas[64], Hannah Arendt[68], and Blaise Pascal[74].
What did Augustine of Hippo discover?
Augustine of Hippo is credited as discoverer of Augustinian hypothesis[90].