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Epiphanius of Salamis

4th century Christian bishop and saint
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Epiphanius of Salamis
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Summary

Epiphanius of Salamis was born on 315[1] in Eleutheropolis[2]. He died on May 403[3] in Mediterranean Sea[4]. He worked as a Christian minister[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,124 views/month, #7,029 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Besanduk[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Ancient Rome[9]
  • Position held: bishop[10], Arzobispo de Nova Justiniana y Todo Chipre[11]
  • Student: John disciple of Epiphanius[12]
  • Notable work: Panarion[13], Chronicle[14], Physiologus[15]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[16]
  • Influenced by: Athanasius of Alexandria[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Commons category: Epiphanius of Salamis[19]
  • Canonization status: prelate[20]
  • Given name: Epifani[21]
  • Feast day: May 12[22]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Epiphanius of Salamis[23]
  • Described by source: De viris illustribus[24], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26], Pauly–Wissowa[27], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[28], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[29]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Hebrew[30], Koine Greek[31], Coptic[32], Latin[33], Syriac[34], Ancient Greek[35]
  • Different from: Pseudo-Epiphanius of Salamis[36], Pseudo-Epiphanius[37]
  • Time period: Roman Empire[38]

Why It Matters

Epiphanius of Salamis has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 59 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

Works attributed to him include Panarion[41], a written work[42].

FAQs

Where was Epiphanius of Salamis born?

Epiphanius of Salamis was born in Eleutheropolis[2].

Where did Epiphanius of Salamis die?

Epiphanius of Salamis died in Mediterranean Sea[4].

What did Epiphanius of Salamis do for work?

Epiphanius of Salamis worked as a Christian minister[5] and writer[6].

Related Entities

Athanasius of Alexandria Montà

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  4. [18] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  34. [35] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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