Dionysius Exiguus

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Dionysius Exiguus
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Summary

Dionysius Exiguus was born on January 1, 475[1], in Scythia Minor[2]. He died on 544[3] in Rome[4]. He worked as a monk[5], mathematician[6], translator[7], canon law jurist[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,441 views/month, #7,056 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Sex or gender: male[11]
  • Commons category: Dionysius Exiguus[12]
  • Canonization status: saint[13]
  • Given name: Dionysios[14]
  • Feast day: September 1[15]
  • Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[16], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[17], Pauly–Wissowa[18], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[19], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[21]
  • Name in native language: Dionysius Exiguus[22]
  • Time period: Roman Empire[23]

Why It Matters

Dionysius Exiguus has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

Works attributed to him include Collectio Dionysiana[26], a canonical collection[27].

FAQs

Where was Dionysius Exiguus born?

Dionysius Exiguus's place of birth was Scythia Minor[2].

Where did Dionysius Exiguus die?

Dionysius Exiguus died in Rome[4].

What did Dionysius Exiguus do for work?

Dionysius Exiguus worked as a monk[5], mathematician[6], translator[7], canon law jurist[8], and writer[9].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  7. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] ↑ . Mirabile: Digital Archives for Medieval Culture. wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . Q24405085. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Mirabile: Digital Archives for Medieval Culture. wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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