John of Saint-Denis

French Orthodox bishop (1905–1970)
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John of Saint-Denis

Summary

John of Saint-Denis is a human[1]. His place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on April 8, 1905[3]. He passed away in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on January 30, 1970[5]. He worked as an Eastern Orthodox monk[6], Orthodox theologian[7], prelate[8], and Christian minister[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • John of Saint-Denis's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].
  • John of Saint-Denis died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • John of Saint-Denis was born on April 8, 1905[3].
  • John of Saint-Denis was born on January 1, 1905[11].
  • John of Saint-Denis died on January 30, 1970[5].
  • John of Saint-Denis died on January 1, 1970[12].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[13].
  • John of Saint-Denis's father was Yevgraf Kovalevsky[14].
  • John of Saint-Denis's mother was Inna Kovalevskaya[15].
  • John of Saint-Denis held citizenship in Russian Empire[16].
  • John of Saint-Denis held citizenship in France[17].
  • John of Saint-Denis's professions included Eastern Orthodox monk[6].
  • John of Saint-Denis worked as an Orthodox theologian[7].
  • John of Saint-Denis's professions included prelate[8].
  • John of Saint-Denis's professions included Christian minister[9].
  • John of Saint-Denis's field of work was pastoral care[18].
  • John of Saint-Denis held the position of bishop[19].
  • John of Saint-Denis held the position of secretary[20].
  • Among John of Saint-Denis's employers was St. Dionysus Institute in Paris[21].
  • John of Saint-Denis's education included a stint at St. Sergius Institute[22].
  • John of Saint-Denis was educated at University of Paris[23].
  • John of Saint-Denis's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[24].
  • John of Saint-Denis is recorded as male[25].
  • John of Saint-Denis's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • John of Saint-Denis's pseudonym is recorded as P. E. Forgeville[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John of Saint-Denis was born in Saint Petersburg[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 8, 1905[3] and January 1, 1905[11]. His father was Yevgraf Kovalevsky[14]. His mother was Inna Kovalevskaya[15].

Education

Educated at St. Sergius Institute[22], a private higher education in France[28], in France[29], founded in 1925[30], headquartered in Paris[31] and University of Paris[23], a former entity[32], in France[33], founded in 1150[34], headquartered in Paris[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Eastern Orthodox monk[6], Orthodox theologian[7], prelate[8], and Christian minister[9]. John of Saint-Denis's field of work was pastoral care[18]. Among his employers was St. Dionysus Institute in Paris[21]. Positions held include bishop[19], an ecclesiastical occupation[36] and secretary[20], a profession[37].

Personal Life

John of Saint-Denis's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[24].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 30, 1970[5] and January 1, 1970[12]. John of Saint-Denis died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4]. Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

John of Saint-Denis ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was John of Saint-Denis born?

Born in Saint Petersburg[2], John of Saint-Denis…

Where did John of Saint-Denis die?

John of Saint-Denis died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were John of Saint-Denis's parents?

John of Saint-Denis's father was Yevgraf Kovalevsky[14]. John of Saint-Denis's mother was Inna Kovalevskaya[15].

What did John of Saint-Denis do for work?

John of Saint-Denis worked as Eastern Orthodox monk[6], Orthodox theologian[7], prelate[8], and Christian minister[9].

Where did John of Saint-Denis go to school?

John of Saint-Denis was educated at St. Sergius Institute[22] and University of Paris[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . death certificate. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [26] . general catalog of BnF. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . wikidata.org.
  12. [23] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . sagesse-orthodoxe.fr. sagesse-orthodoxe.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [13] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Employer
    Sibling Maksim Kovalevsky, Pierre Kovalevsky
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