John the Apostle
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John the Apostle
Summary
John the Apostle is a human biblical figure[1]. His place of birth was Bethsaida[2]. He was born on 11[3]. He passed away in Ephesus[4]. He died on 99[5]. He worked as a fisher[6], theologian[7], mystic[8], and author[9]. He ranks in the top 2% of human_biblical_figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21,183 views/month).[10]
Key Facts
- John the Apostle was born in Bethsaida[2].
- John the Apostle passed away in Ephesus[4].
- John the Apostle was born on 11[3].
- John the Apostle died on 99[5].
- John the Apostle is buried at Turkey[11].
- John the Apostle's father was Zebedee[12].
- John the Apostle's mother was Salome[13].
- John the Apostle held citizenship in Ancient Rome[14].
- John the Apostle is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[15].
- John the Apostle's professions included fisher[6].
- John the Apostle worked as a theologian[7].
- John the Apostle's professions included mystic[8].
- John the Apostle worked as an author[9].
- John the Apostle held the position of apostle[16].
- John the Apostle's religion is recorded as Christianity[17].
- John the Apostle's religion is recorded as Judaism[18].
- John the Apostle is recorded as male[19].
- John the Apostle's instance of is recorded as human biblical figure[20].
- John the Apostle is part of Twelve Apostles[21].
- John the Apostle is part of Boanerges[22].
- John the Apostle's Commons category is recorded as John the Apostle[23].
- John the Apostle's canonization status is recorded as saint[24].
- John the Apostle's said to be the same as is recorded as John the Evangelist[25].
- John the Apostle's said to be the same as is recorded as John of Patmos[26].
- John the Apostle's said to be the same as is recorded as John the Presbyter[27].
Body
Origins and Family
John the Apostle's place of birth was Bethsaida[2]. He was born on 11[3]. His father was Zebedee[12]. His mother was Salome[13]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[15].
Education
Studied under historical Jesus[28], a preacher[29] and Jesus Christ[30], a deity[31].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include fisher[6], theologian[7], mystic[8], and author[9]. John the Apostle held the position of apostle[16].
Personal Life
Religious affiliations include Christianity[17], a major religious group[32], founded in 0033[33] and Judaism[18], a religion[34], founded in -0500[35].
Death and Burial
John the Apostle died on 99[5]. He died in Ephesus[4]. He is buried at Turkey[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for John the Apostle include Jeremy Irons[36], a film actor[37], b. 1948[38], of United Kingdom[39], awarded the Donostia Award[40]; San Juan County[41], a county of Colorado[42], in United States[43], founded in 1864[44]; San Giovanni Evangelista[45], an abbey[46], in Italy[47], founded in 1510[48]; Giovanni Guaita[49], a hieromonk[50], b. 1962[51], of Italy[52], specialised in Eastern Orthodox Church[53]; Russian Orthodox University[54]; St. John's Church[55]; St. Jonsfjorden[56]; and St. John's Cathedral[57].
Why It Matters
John the Apostle ranks in the top 2% of human_biblical_figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21,183 views/month).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 108 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
Works attributed to him include Revelation 4[60], a chapter of the Bible[61] and Apocryphon of John[62], a manuscript[63]. Entities named for him include Jeremy Irons[36], a film actor[37], b. 1948[38], of United Kingdom[39], awarded the Donostia Award[40]; San Juan County[41], a county of Colorado[42], in United States[43], founded in 1864[44]; San Giovanni Evangelista[45], an abbey[46], in Italy[47], founded in 1510[48]; Giovanni Guaita[49], a hieromonk[50], b. 1962[51], of Italy[52], specialised in Eastern Orthodox Church[53]; Russian Orthodox University[54]; and St. John's Church[55].
FAQs
Where was John the Apostle born?
John the Apostle's place of birth was Bethsaida[2].
Where did John the Apostle die?
John the Apostle passed away in Ephesus[4].
Who were John the Apostle's parents?
John the Apostle's father was Zebedee[12]. John the Apostle's mother was Salome[13].
What did John the Apostle do for work?
John the Apostle worked as fisher[6], theologian[7], mystic[8], and author[9].