Eusebius of Caesarea

Greek Christian scholar, c.260-c.340
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Eusebius of Caesarea
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Eusebius of Caesarea

Summary

Eusebius of Caesarea is a human[1]. He was born in Caesarea Maritima[2]. He was born on 265[3]. He passed away in Caesarea Maritima[4]. He died on 339[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], writer[7], historian[8], and Eastern Orthodox priest[9]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,871 views/month, #6,491 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Eusebius of Caesarea was born in Caesarea Maritima[2].
  • Eusebius of Caesarea died in Caesarea Maritima[4].
  • Eusebius of Caesarea was born on 265[3].
  • Eusebius of Caesarea was born on 275[11].
  • Eusebius of Caesarea was born on 260[12].
  • Eusebius of Caesarea was born on 262[13].
  • Eusebius of Caesarea died on 339[5].
  • Eusebius of Caesarea died on May 339[14].
  • Eusebius of Caesarea died on 340[15].
  • Eusebius of Caesarea died on 340[16].
  • Eusebius of Caesarea died on May 30, 340[17].
  • Eusebius of Caesarea held citizenship in Ancient Rome[18].
  • Eusebius of Caesarea worked as a theologian[6].
  • Eusebius of Caesarea's professions included writer[7].
  • Eusebius of Caesarea worked as a historian[8].
  • Eusebius of Caesarea's professions included Eastern Orthodox priest[9].
  • Eusebius of Caesarea's field of work was theology[19].
  • Eusebius of Caesarea's field of work was hagiography[20].
  • Eusebius of Caesarea's field of work was church history[21].
  • Eusebius of Caesarea's field of work was philosophy[22].
  • Eusebius of Caesarea held the position of bishop[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Eusebius of Caesarea is Church History[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Eusebius of Caesarea is Onomasticon (Eusebius)[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Eusebius of Caesarea is Life of Pamphilus[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Eusebius of Caesarea is Collection of ancient martyrs[27].

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Origins and Family

Eusebius of Caesarea's place of birth was Caesarea Maritima[2]. Recorded date of birth include 265[3], 275[11], 260[12], and 262[13].

Education

Eusebius of Caesarea studied under Dorotheus of Tyre[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], writer[7], historian[8], and Eastern Orthodox priest[9]. Fields of work include theology[19], an academic discipline[29]; hagiography[20], a literary genre[30]; church history[21], a branch of history[31]; and philosophy[22], an academic discipline[32]. Eusebius of Caesarea held the position of bishop[23].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Church History[24], a literary work[33]; Onomasticon (Eusebius)[25], a literary work[34], founded in 0320[35]; Life of Pamphilus[26]; Collection of ancient martyrs[27]; Chronicon[36], a written work[37], founded in 0311[38]; and Praeparatio evangelica[39], a literary work[40].

Personal Life

Eusebius of Caesarea's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[41].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 339[5], May 339[14], 340[15], and May 30, 340[17]. Eusebius of Caesarea died in Caesarea Maritima[4].

Why It Matters

Eusebius of Caesarea ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,871 views/month, #6,491 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

He is credited with the discovery of Threefold office[44], a Christian doctrine[45]. Works attributed to him include Church History[46], a literary work[47]; Onomasticon (Eusebius)[48], a literary work[49], founded in 0320[50]; Chronicon[51], a written work[52], founded in 0311[53]; Praeparatio evangelica[54], a literary work[55]; Life of Constantine[56], a written work[57], founded in 0345[58]; and Martyrs of Palestine[59], a literary work[60], founded in 0311[61].

FAQs

Where was Eusebius of Caesarea born?

Born in Caesarea Maritima[2], Eusebius of Caesarea…

Where did Eusebius of Caesarea die?

Eusebius of Caesarea died in Caesarea Maritima[4].

What did Eusebius of Caesarea do for work?

Eusebius of Caesarea worked as theologian[6], writer[7], historian[8], and Eastern Orthodox priest[9].

What did Eusebius of Caesarea discover?

Eusebius of Caesarea is credited as discoverer of Threefold office[44].

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Class ancestry

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

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  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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