Irenaeus

Summary

Irenaeus is a human^[1]. Born in İzmir^[2], he… he was born on 130^[3]. He passed away in Lugdunum^[4]. He died on January 1, 202^[5]. He worked as a theologian^[6], presbyter^[7], and philosopher^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,403 views/month, #6,054 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Irenaeus's place of birth was İzmir^[2].
• Irenaeus passed away in Lugdunum^[4].
• Irenaeus was born on 130^[3].
• Irenaeus died on January 1, 202^[5].
• Irenaeus held citizenship in Asia^[10].
• Irenaeus's professions included theologian^[6].
• Irenaeus's professions included presbyter^[7].
• Irenaeus worked as a philosopher^[8].
• Irenaeus held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Lyon^[11].
• Irenaeus held the position of bishop^[12].
• A notable work attributed to Irenaeus is On the Detection and Overthrow of the So-Called Gnosis^[13].
• Irenaeus is recorded as male^[14].
• Irenaeus's instance of is recorded as human^[15].
• Irenaeus's Commons category is recorded as Irenaeus^[16].
• Irenaeus's canonization status is recorded as hieromartyr^[17].
• Irenaeus's said to be the same as is recorded as Irenaeus^[18].
• Irenaeus's given name is recorded as Irineos^[19].
• Irenaeus's feast day is recorded as June 28^[20].
• Irenaeus's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Irenaeus^[21].
• Irenaeus studied under Polycarp^[22].
• Irenaeus's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of Biblical Criticism and Interpretation (2007 ed.)^[23].
• Irenaeus's described by source is recorded as De viris illustribus^[24].
• Irenaeus's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa^[25].
• Irenaeus's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary^[26].
• Irenaeus's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Irenaeus's place of birth was İzmir^[2]. He was born on 130^[3].

Education

Irenaeus studied under Polycarp^[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian^[6], presbyter^[7], and philosopher^[8]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Bishop of Lyon^[11], a historical episcopal title^[28], in France^[29] and bishop^[12], an ecclesiastical occupation^[30].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Irenaeus is On the Detection and Overthrow of the So-Called Gnosis^[13]. Things named for him include Saint-Irénée^[31], a municipality^[32], in Canada^[33], founded in 1855^[34].

Death and Burial

Irenaeus died on January 1, 202^[5]. He passed away in Lugdunum^[4].

Why It Matters

Irenaeus ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,403 views/month, #6,054 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[35] He is known by 81 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[36]

Works attributed to him include On the Detection and Overthrow of the So-Called Gnosis^[37], a literary work^[38]. Entities named for him include Saint-Irénée^[31], a municipality^[32], in Canada^[33], founded in 1855^[34].

FAQs

Where was Irenaeus born?

Irenaeus's place of birth was İzmir^[2].

Where did Irenaeus die?

Irenaeus died in Lugdunum^[4].

What did Irenaeus do for work?

Irenaeus worked as theologian^[6], presbyter^[7], and philosopher^[8].