Basil of Caesarea

4th-century Christian bishop, theologian, and saint (329–379)
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Basil of Caesarea
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Basil of Caesarea

Summary

Basil of Caesarea is a human[1]. Born in Kayseri[2], he… he was born on January 1, 329[3]. He died in Kayseri[4]. He died on 379[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], philosopher[8], writer[9], and Catholic deacon[10]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,959 views/month, #6,611 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Basil of Caesarea's place of birth was Kayseri[2].
  • Basil of Caesarea died in Kayseri[4].
  • Basil of Caesarea was born on January 1, 329[3].
  • Basil of Caesarea died on 379[5].
  • Basil of Caesarea's father was Basil the Elder[12].
  • Basil of Caesarea's mother was Emmelia of Caesarea[13].
  • Basil of Caesarea held citizenship in Ancient Rome[14].
  • Basil of Caesarea's professions included theologian[6].
  • Basil of Caesarea's professions included Catholic priest[7].
  • Basil of Caesarea worked as a philosopher[8].
  • Basil of Caesarea's professions included writer[9].
  • Basil of Caesarea worked as a Catholic deacon[10].
  • Basil of Caesarea worked as an archbishop[15].
  • Basil of Caesarea's field of work was theology[16].
  • Basil of Caesarea's field of work was administration and management of the church[17].
  • Basil of Caesarea's religion is recorded as Christianity[18].
  • Basil of Caesarea's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].
  • Basil of Caesarea is recorded as male[20].
  • Basil of Caesarea's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Basil of Caesarea's Commons category is recorded as Basil of Caesarea[22].
  • Basil of Caesarea's canonization status is recorded as prelate[23].
  • Basil of Caesarea's honorific prefix is recorded as Doctor of the Church[24].
  • Basil of Caesarea's given name is recorded as Vassilios[25].
  • Basil of Caesarea's feast day is recorded as January 2[26].
  • Basil of Caesarea's feast day is recorded as June 14[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Basil of Caesarea was born in Kayseri[2]. He was born on January 1, 329[3]. His father was Basil the Elder[12]. His mother was Emmelia of Caesarea[13].

Education

Studied under Macrina the Elder[28], 0270–0340[29]; Eustathius of Sebaste[30], a presbyter[31], 0300–0377[32]; and Gregory of Nazianzus[33], a priest[34], 0329–0389[35], of Ancient Rome[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], philosopher[8], writer[9], Catholic deacon[10], and archbishop[15]. Fields of work include theology[16], an academic discipline[37] and administration and management of the church[17].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Christianity[18], a major religious group[38], founded in 0033[39] and Catholic Church[19], a Christian denomination[40], in Vatican City[41], founded in 0001[42], headquartered in Vatican City[43].

Death and Burial

Basil of Caesarea died on 379[5]. He died in Kayseri[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Basil of Caesarea include Basilian monks[44], a Catholic order[45]; Basil Day[46], a holiday[47], in Russia[48]; Saint Basil church, Volodymyr-Volynskyi[49], an Eastern Orthodox church building[50], in Ukraine[51]; and Temple of St Basil of Caesarea, Krajné Čierno[52], a church building[53], in Slovakia[54], founded in 1800[55].

Why It Matters

Basil of Caesarea ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,959 views/month, #6,611 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 115 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

He has been cited as an influence by Evagrius Ponticus[58], a writer[59], 0345–0399[60], of Ancient Rome[61].

Works attributed to him include Liturgy of Saint Basil[62], a Divine Liturgy[63]. Entities named for him include Basilian monks[44], a Catholic order[45]; Basil Day[46], a holiday[47], in Russia[48]; Saint Basil church, Volodymyr-Volynskyi[49], an Eastern Orthodox church building[50], in Ukraine[51]; and Temple of St Basil of Caesarea, Krajné Čierno[52], a church building[53], in Slovakia[54], founded in 1800[55].

FAQs

Where was Basil of Caesarea born?

Basil of Caesarea was born in Kayseri[2].

Where did Basil of Caesarea die?

Basil of Caesarea passed away in Kayseri[4].

Who were Basil of Caesarea's parents?

Basil of Caesarea's father was Basil the Elder[12]. Basil of Caesarea's mother was Emmelia of Caesarea[13].

What did Basil of Caesarea do for work?

Basil of Caesarea worked as theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], philosopher[8], writer[9], and Catholic deacon[10].

Who did Basil of Caesarea influence?

Basil of Caesarea has been cited as an influence by Evagrius Ponticus[58].

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  1. [2] . Basilius. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  3. [20] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [7] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . Enciclopedia Treccani. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Calendarium Romanum Generale (1969). wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.
  27. [30] . wikidata.org.
  28. [33] . wikidata.org.

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  3. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [49] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  22. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  24. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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