Erasmus of Formiae

Christian saint and martyr
Intangible human_whose_existence_is_disputed Q359878
Erasmus of Formiae
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Erasmus of Formiae

Summary

Erasmus of Formiae is a human whose existence is disputed[1]. It was born in Antioch[2]. It was born on January 1, 300[3]. It died in Illyria[4]. It died on January 1, 303[5]. It worked as a presbyter[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. It draws 1,876 Wikipedia views per month (human_whose_existence_is_disputed category, ranking #39 of 306).[8]

Key Facts

  • Erasmus of Formiae's place of birth was Antioch[2].
  • Erasmus of Formiae was born in Antakya[9].
  • Erasmus of Formiae died in Illyria[4].
  • Erasmus of Formiae was born on January 1, 300[3].
  • Erasmus of Formiae died on January 1, 303[5].
  • Erasmus of Formiae worked as a presbyter[6].
  • Erasmus of Formiae worked as a Catholic bishop[7].
  • Erasmus of Formiae held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Formia[10].
  • Erasmus of Formiae's religion is recorded as Christianity[11].
  • Erasmus of Formiae is recorded as male[12].
  • Erasmus of Formiae's instance of is recorded as human whose existence is disputed[13].
  • Erasmus of Formiae is part of Fourteen Holy Helpers[14].
  • Erasmus of Formiae's Commons category is recorded as Saint Erasmus[15].
  • Erasmus of Formiae's canonization status is recorded as saint[16].
  • Erasmus of Formiae's given name is recorded as Erasmus[17].
  • Erasmus of Formiae's given name is recorded as Erasmo[18].
  • Erasmus of Formiae's significant event is recorded as Diocletianic Persecution[19].
  • Erasmus of Formiae's feast day is recorded as June 2[20].
  • Erasmus of Formiae's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Saint Erasmus[21].
  • Erasmus of Formiae's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
  • Erasmus of Formiae dates from the Roman Empire[23].
  • Erasmus of Formiae's subject has role is recorded as Christian martyr[24].
  • Erasmus of Formiae's subject has role is recorded as bishop[25].

Body

Definition and Type

Erasmus of Formiae's instance of is recorded as human whose existence is disputed[13].

Use and Application

Erasmus of Formiae is part of Fourteen Holy Helpers[14].

Influence

Things named for Erasmus of Formiae include St. Elmo's fire[26], a phenomenon[27].

Why It Matters

Erasmus of Formiae draws 1,876 Wikipedia views per month (human_whose_existence_is_disputed category, ranking #39 of 306).[8] It has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] It is known by 59 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

Entities named for it include St. Elmo's fire[26], a phenomenon[27].

FAQs

Where was Erasmus of Formiae born?

Born in Antioch[2], Erasmus of Formiae…

Where did Erasmus of Formiae die?

Erasmus of Formiae died in Illyria[4].

What did Erasmus of Formiae do for work?

Erasmus of Formiae worked as presbyter[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Ökumenisches Heiligenlexikon. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
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  2. 13d ago · XeNivalys · 2026-05-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 5w ago · XeNivalys · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Illyria
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    Sex or gender male
    Part of Fourteen Holy Helpers
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