John of Damascus
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John of Damascus
Summary
John of Damascus is a human[1]. His place of birth was Damascus[2]. He was born on 675[3]. He died in Holy Lavra of Saint Sabbas[4]. He died on December 4, 749[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], writer[7], cleric[8], philosopher[9], and astronomer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,580 views/month, #6,659 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Damascus[2], John of Damascus…
- John of Damascus died in Holy Lavra of Saint Sabbas[4].
- John of Damascus was born on 675[3].
- John of Damascus died on December 4, 749[5].
- John of Damascus's father was Sarjun ibn Mansur[12].
- John of Damascus held citizenship in Umayyad Caliphate[13].
- John of Damascus's professions included theologian[6].
- John of Damascus worked as a writer[7].
- John of Damascus worked as a cleric[8].
- John of Damascus worked as a philosopher[9].
- John of Damascus worked as an astronomer[10].
- John of Damascus worked as a composer[14].
- John of Damascus's field of work was theology[15].
- John of Damascus's field of work was iconodule[16].
- A notable work attributed to John of Damascus is Trojeručica[17].
- John of Damascus's religion is recorded as Catholicism[18].
- John of Damascus is recorded as male[19].
- John of Damascus's instance of is recorded as human[20].
- John of Damascus's Commons category is recorded as John of Damascus[21].
- John of Damascus's canonization status is recorded as saint[22].
- John of Damascus's honorific prefix is recorded as Doctor of the Church[23].
- John of Damascus's given name is recorded as Ioannis[24].
- John of Damascus's feast day is recorded as December 4[25].
- John of Damascus's relative is recorded as Mansur ibn Sarjun[26].
- John of Damascus's floruit is recorded as 700[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Damascus[2], John of Damascus… he was born on 675[3]. His father was Sarjun ibn Mansur[12].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include theologian[6], writer[7], cleric[8], philosopher[9], astronomer[10], and composer[14]. Fields of work include theology[15], an academic discipline[28] and iconodule[16].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to John of Damascus is Trojeručica[17].
Personal Life
John of Damascus's religion is recorded as Catholicism[18].
Death and Burial
John of Damascus died on December 4, 749[5]. He passed away in Holy Lavra of Saint Sabbas[4].
Why It Matters
John of Damascus ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,580 views/month, #6,659 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was John of Damascus born?
John of Damascus was born in Damascus[2].
Where did John of Damascus die?
John of Damascus died in Holy Lavra of Saint Sabbas[4].
Who were John of Damascus's parents?
John of Damascus's father was Sarjun ibn Mansur[12].
What did John of Damascus do for work?
John of Damascus worked as theologian[6], writer[7], cleric[8], philosopher[9], and astronomer[10].