Mark of Ephesus

archbishop of Ephesus
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Mark of Ephesus
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Mark of Ephesus

Summary

Mark of Ephesus is a human[1]. His place of birth was Constantinople[2]. He was born on January 1, 1392[3]. He died in Constantinople[4]. He died on June 23, 1444[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], theologian[7], and Eastern Orthodox priest[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (326 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Mark of Ephesus was born in Constantinople[2].
  • Mark of Ephesus died in Constantinople[4].
  • Mark of Ephesus was born on January 1, 1392[3].
  • Mark of Ephesus died on June 23, 1444[5].
  • Mark of Ephesus held citizenship in Byzantine Empire[10].
  • Mark of Ephesus's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Mark of Ephesus's professions included theologian[7].
  • Mark of Ephesus worked as an Eastern Orthodox priest[8].
  • Mark of Ephesus held the position of archbishop[11].
  • Mark of Ephesus held the position of bishop[12].
  • A notable student of Mark of Ephesus was Gennadius Scholarius[13].
  • Mark of Ephesus's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[14].
  • Mark of Ephesus is recorded as male[15].
  • Mark of Ephesus's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Mark of Ephesus's Commons category is recorded as Mark of Ephesus[17].
  • Mark of Ephesus's canonization status is recorded as saint[18].
  • Mark of Ephesus's given name is recorded as Marco[19].
  • Mark of Ephesus's given name is recorded as Marc[20].
  • Mark of Ephesus's feast day is recorded as January 19[21].
  • Mark of Ephesus studied under John Chortasmenos[22].
  • Mark of Ephesus studied under Gemistus Pletho[23].
  • Mark of Ephesus's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Mark of Ephesus's participant in is recorded as Council of Florence[25].
  • Mark of Ephesus's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as medieval Greek[26].
  • Mark of Ephesus's sibling is recorded as John Eugenikos[27].

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Origins and Family

Mark of Ephesus was born in Constantinople[2]. He was born on January 1, 1392[3].

Education

Studied under John Chortasmenos[22], a monk[28], 1370–1431[29], of Byzantine Empire[30] and Gemistus Pletho[23], a philosopher[31], 1355–1452[32], of Byzantine Empire[33], specialised in philosophy[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], theologian[7], and Eastern Orthodox priest[8]. Positions held include archbishop[11], an episcopal title[35] and bishop[12], an ecclesiastical occupation[36]. A notable student of Mark of Ephesus was Gennadius Scholarius[13].

Personal Life

Mark of Ephesus's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[14].

Death and Burial

Mark of Ephesus died on June 23, 1444[5]. He passed away in Constantinople[4].

Why It Matters

Mark of Ephesus ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (326 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Mark of Ephesus born?

Mark of Ephesus's place of birth was Constantinople[2].

Where did Mark of Ephesus die?

Mark of Ephesus died in Constantinople[4].

What did Mark of Ephesus do for work?

Mark of Ephesus worked as philosopher[6], theologian[7], and Eastern Orthodox priest[8].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · ~2026-31654-51 · 2026-05-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation philosopher, theologian, Eastern Orthodox priest
    Date of death +1444-06-23T00:00:00Z
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1 */ [[Property:P570]]: June 1445"
  2. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Bibale id 101137
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  3. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Parsifal cluster id 202382
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  4. 6w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held archbishop, bishop
    Occupation
    Citizenship
    Described by source Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
    + 19 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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