Gregory of Nyssa

bishop of Nyssa
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Gregory of Nyssa
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Summary

Gregory of Nyssa was born on 335[1] in Kayseri[2]. He died on 395[3] in Nyssa[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5], theologian[6], writer[7], and bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,273 views/month, #6,810 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Father: Basil the Elder[10]
  • Mother: Emmelia of Caesarea[11]
  • Field of work: philosophy[12]
  • Position held: bishop[13]
  • Notable work: De hominis opificio[14]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Commons category: Gregory of Nyssa[17]
  • Canonization status: prelate[18]
  • Given name: Grigorios[19]
  • Feast day: January 10[20]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Gregory of Nyssa[21]
  • Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22], New Encyclopedic Dictionary[23], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], De viris illustribus[25], BEIC Digital Library[26], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[27], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[28], The Catholic Encyclopedia[29], Encyclopædia Britannica Ninth Edition[30], Pauly–Wissowa[31]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek[32], Latin[33]
  • Commons Creator page: Gregory of Nyssa[34]
  • Name in native language: Γρηγόριος Νύσσης[35]
  • Lifestyle: mysticism[36]

Why It Matters

Gregory of Nyssa has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 85 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

He has been cited as an influence by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin[39], a paleontologist[40], 1881–1955[41], of France[42], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[43], specialised in philosophy[44] and Johannes Scotus Eriugena[45], a philosopher[46], 0800–0877[47], of Gaelic Ireland[48], specialised in philosophy[49].

FAQs

Where was Gregory of Nyssa born?

Gregory of Nyssa was born in Kayseri[2].

Where did Gregory of Nyssa die?

Gregory of Nyssa died in Nyssa[4].

Who were Gregory of Nyssa's parents?

Gregory of Nyssa's father was Basil the Elder[10]. Gregory of Nyssa's mother was Emmelia of Caesarea[11].

What did Gregory of Nyssa do for work?

Gregory of Nyssa worked as a Catholic priest[5], theologian[6], writer[7], and bishop[8].

Who did Gregory of Nyssa influence?

Gregory of Nyssa has been cited as an influence by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin[39] and Johannes Scotus Eriugena[45].

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

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  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  7. 14w ago · Edward Mike005 · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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