Lactantius
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Lactantius
Summary
Lactantius is a human[1]. He was born in Roman Africa[2]. He was born on 240[3]. He died in Trier[4]. He died on 317[5]. He worked as a writer[6], apologist[7], and rhetorician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,431 views/month, #7,087 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Roman Africa[2], Lactantius…
- Lactantius died in Trier[4].
- Lactantius was born on 240[3].
- Lactantius was born on 240[10].
- Lactantius was born on 250[11].
- Lactantius was born on 250[12].
- Lactantius died on 317[5].
- Lactantius died on 320[13].
- Lactantius held citizenship in Ancient Rome[14].
- Lactantius worked as a writer[6].
- Lactantius's professions included apologist[7].
- Lactantius worked as a rhetorician[8].
- Lactantius's field of work was apologetics[15].
- Lactantius's field of work was theology[16].
- Lactantius's field of work was philosophy[17].
- A notable work attributed to Lactantius is De mortibus persecutorum[18].
- Lactantius is recorded as male[19].
- Lactantius's instance of is recorded as human[20].
- Lactantius's Commons category is recorded as Lucius Caecilius Firmianus Lactantius[21].
- Lactantius studied under Arnobius[22].
- Lactantius's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[23].
- Lactantius's described by source is recorded as De viris illustribus[24].
- Lactantius's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[25].
- Lactantius's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
- Lactantius's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Lactantius's place of birth was Roman Africa[2]. Recorded date of birth include 240[3] and 250[11].
Education
Lactantius studied under Arnobius[22].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], apologist[7], and rhetorician[8]. Fields of work include apologetics[15], a field of study[28]; theology[16], an academic discipline[29]; and philosophy[17], an academic discipline[30].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Lactantius is De mortibus persecutorum[18].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include 317[5] and 320[13]. Lactantius died in Trier[4].
Why It Matters
Lactantius ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,431 views/month, #7,087 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
Works attributed to him include De mortibus persecutorum[33], a literary work[34] and Phoenix[35], a literary work[36].
FAQs
Where was Lactantius born?
Lactantius's place of birth was Roman Africa[2].
Where did Lactantius die?
Lactantius died in Trier[4].
What did Lactantius do for work?
Lactantius worked as writer[6], apologist[7], and rhetorician[8].