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 (16,952 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'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's professions included preacher[10].
- Augustine of Hippo worked as a historian[21].
- Augustine of Hippo's field of work was philosophy[22].
- Augustine of Hippo's field of work was theology[23].
- Augustine of Hippo held the position of bishop of Hippo Regius[24].
- A notable student of Augustine of Hippo was Heraclius of Hippo[25].
- A notable work attributed to Augustine of Hippo is Confessions[26].
- A notable work attributed to Augustine of Hippo is The City of God[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].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], theologian[7], autobiographer[8], music theorist[9], preacher[10], and historian[21]. Fields of work include philosophy[22], an academic discipline[32] and theology[23], an academic discipline[33]. Augustine of Hippo held the position of bishop of Hippo Regius[24]. A notable student of him was Heraclius of Hippo[25].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Confessions[26], a literary work[34]; The City of God[27], a literary work[35]; and On the Trinity[36], a literary work[37]. Things named for Augustine of Hippo include St. Augustine[38], Augustinians[39], San Agustin Church[40], Augustinianism[41], St Augustine's Abbey[42], Augustinian Church[43], Saint-Augustin, Paris[44], and San Augustine County[45].
Personal Life
A child of Augustine of Hippo was Adeodatus[19]. Religious affiliations include Catholic Church[46], a Christian denomination[47], in Vatican City[48], founded in 0001[49], headquartered in Vatican City[50] and Manichaeism[51].
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[52], in Algeria[53] and North Africa[13], a region[54], in Algeria[55]. Burial took place 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 (16,952 views/month, #2,350 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 69 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
He has been cited as an influence by Martin Luther[58], a translator[59], 1483–1546[60], of Holy Roman Empire[61], specialised in theology[62]; Thomas Aquinas[63], a theologian[64], 1225–1274[65], specialised in philosophy[66]; Hannah Arendt[67], a philosopher[68], 1906–1975[69], of Prussia[70], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[71], specialised in political philosophy[72]; Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz[73], a mathematician[74], 1646–1716[75], of Electorate of Saxony[76], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[77], specialised in mathematical analysis[78]; Blaise Pascal[79], a mathematician[80], 1623–1662[81], of Kingdom of France[82], specialised in probability theory[83]; and John Calvin[84], a pastor[85], 1509–1564[86], of Kingdom of France[87], specialised in theology[88].
He is credited with the discovery of Augustinian hypothesis[89]. Works attributed to him include The City of God[90], Confessions[91], Te Deum[92], Rule of St. Augustine[93], On the Trinity[94], and De doctrina Christiana[95]. Entities named for him include St. Augustine[38], Augustinians[39], San Agustin Church[40], Augustinianism[41], St Augustine's Abbey[42], and Augustinian Church[43].
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[58], Thomas Aquinas[63], Hannah Arendt[67], and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz[73].
What did Augustine of Hippo discover?
Augustine of Hippo is credited as discoverer of Augustinian hypothesis[89].