John the Baptist
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John the Baptist was born in 6 BC in Ein Karem.[1] His father was Zechariah, and his mother was Elizabeth.[2][2]
He died in 30 in Machaerus.[1] The cause of death was decapitation.
John the Baptist
Summary
John the Baptist is a human biblical figure[1]. His place of birth was Ein Karem[2]. He was born on 6 BC[3]. He died in Machaerus[4]. He died on 30[5]. He worked as a hermit[6]. He ranks in the top 2% of human_biblical_figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,080 views/month).[7]
Key Facts
- Born in Ein Karem[2], John the Baptist…
- John the Baptist passed away in Machaerus[4].
- John the Baptist was born on 6 BC[3].
- John the Baptist died on 30[5].
- John the Baptist's father was Zechariah[8].
- John the Baptist's mother was Elizabeth[9].
- John the Baptist is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[10].
- John the Baptist's professions included hermit[6].
- John the Baptist held the position of prophet[11].
- A notable student of John the Baptist was historical Jesus[12].
- John the Baptist's religion is recorded as Christianity[13].
- John the Baptist is recorded as male[14].
- John the Baptist's instance of is recorded as human biblical figure[15].
- John the Baptist's instance of is recorded as human[16].
- John the Baptist's Commons category is recorded as Saint John the Baptist[17].
- John the Baptist's canonization status is recorded as canonized saint[18].
- John the Baptist's said to be the same as is recorded as John the Baptist in Islam[19].
- John the Baptist's said to be the same as is recorded as Child Saint John[20].
- The cause of death was decapitation[21].
- John the Baptist's residence is recorded as Judaean Desert[22].
- John the Baptist's given name is recorded as Yohanan[23].
- John the Baptist's significant event is recorded as John the Baptist in the wilderness[24].
- John the Baptist's significant event is recorded as Baptism of Jesus[25].
- John the Baptist's feast day is recorded as June 24[26].
- John the Baptist's topic's main category is recorded as Category:John the Baptist[27].
Body
Origins and Family
John the Baptist was born in Ein Karem[2]. He was born on 6 BC[3]. His father was Zechariah[8]. His mother was Elizabeth[9]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[10].
Career and Affiliations
John the Baptist's professions included hermit[6]. He held the position of prophet[11]. A notable student of him was historical Jesus[12].
Personal Life
John the Baptist's religion is recorded as Christianity[13].
Death and Burial
John the Baptist died on 30[5]. He died in Machaerus[4]. The cause of death was decapitation[21].
Works and Contributions
Things named for John the Baptist include Kupala Night[28], a Slavic holiday[29], in Ukraine[30]; St. John's University[31], a university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1870[34], headquartered in New York City[35]; Florence Baptistery[36], a baptistery[37], in Italy[38], founded in 1059[39]; Baptistry of San Giovanni[40], a baptistery[41], in Italy[42], founded in 1152[43]; Lyon Cathedral[44], a Catholic cathedral[45], in France[46], founded in 1175[47]; Turin Cathedral[48]; Wrocław Cathedral[49]; and São João Baptista[50].
Why It Matters
John the Baptist ranks in the top 2% of human_biblical_figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,080 views/month).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 140 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
He has been cited as an influence by Jesus Christ[53], a deity[54].
Works attributed to him include Mandaean Book of John[55], a religious text[56]. Entities named for him include Kupala Night[28], a Slavic holiday[29], in Ukraine[30]; St. John's University[31], a university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1870[34], headquartered in New York City[35]; Florence Baptistery[36], a baptistery[37], in Italy[38], founded in 1059[39]; Baptistry of San Giovanni[40], a baptistery[41], in Italy[42], founded in 1152[43]; Lyon Cathedral[44], a Catholic cathedral[45], in France[46], founded in 1175[47]; and Turin Cathedral[48].
FAQs
Where was John the Baptist born?
John the Baptist's place of birth was Ein Karem[2].
Where did John the Baptist die?
John the Baptist passed away in Machaerus[4].
Who were John the Baptist's parents?
John the Baptist's father was Zechariah[8]. John the Baptist's mother was Elizabeth[9].
What did John the Baptist do for work?
John the Baptist worked as hermit[6].
Who did John the Baptist influence?
John the Baptist has been cited as an influence by Jesus Christ[53].