Martin of Tours

Christian saint
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Martin of Tours
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Martin of Tours

Summary

Martin of Tours is a human[1]. His place of birth was Szombathely[2]. He was born on 316[3]. He passed away in Candes-Saint-Martin[4]. He died on November 8, 397[5]. He worked as a soldier[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Martin of Tours was born in Szombathely[2].
  • Martin of Tours passed away in Candes-Saint-Martin[4].
  • Martin of Tours was born on 316[3].
  • Martin of Tours died on November 8, 397[5].
  • Burial took place at Basilica of St. Martin, Tours[9].
  • Martin of Tours held citizenship in Ancient Rome[10].
  • Martin of Tours's professions included soldier[6].
  • Martin of Tours's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
  • Martin of Tours held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Tours[11].
  • A notable student of Martin of Tours was Sulpicius Severus[12].
  • Martin of Tours's religion is recorded as Catholicism[13].
  • Martin of Tours is recorded as male[14].
  • Martin of Tours's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Martin of Tours's Commons category is recorded as Martin of Tours[16].
  • Martin of Tours's canonization status is recorded as Catholic saint[17].
  • Martin of Tours's canonization status is recorded as regional patron saint[18].
  • Martin of Tours's given name is recorded as Martin[19].
  • Martin of Tours's feast day is recorded as November 11[20].
  • Martin of Tours's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Martin of Tours[21].
  • Martin of Tours's depicted by is recorded as Saint Martin and the beggar[22].
  • Martin of Tours's depicted by is recorded as Saints Martin and Christopher[23].
  • Martin of Tours's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Martin of Tours's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Martin of Tours's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[26].
  • Martin of Tours's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Szombathely[2], Martin of Tours… he was born on 316[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include soldier[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Martin of Tours held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Tours[11]. A notable student of him was Sulpicius Severus[12].

Personal Life

Martin of Tours's religion is recorded as Catholicism[13].

Death and Burial

Martin of Tours died on November 8, 397[5]. He died in Candes-Saint-Martin[4]. He is buried at Basilica of St. Martin, Tours[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Martin of Tours include St Martin's Church[28], a Church of England parish church[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 0600[31]; Rózsaszentmárton[32], a municipality of Hungary[33], in Hungary[34]; Saint Martin's Church, Bremen[35], a church building[36], in Germany[37]; St Martin's Cathedral[38], a cathedral[39], in Slovakia[40], founded in 1401[41]; St Martin's Church, Colmar[42], a collegiate church[43], in France[44], founded in 1237[45]; St. Martinus (Borschemich)[46], a church building[47], in Germany[48], founded in 1907[49]; Martinskirche[50], a church building[51], in Germany[52]; and boulevard Saint-Martin[53].

Why It Matters

Martin of Tours has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 88 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

Entities named for him include St Martin's Church[28], a Church of England parish church[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 0600[31]; Rózsaszentmárton[32], a municipality of Hungary[33], in Hungary[34]; Saint Martin's Church, Bremen[35], a church building[36], in Germany[37]; St Martin's Cathedral[38], a cathedral[39], in Slovakia[40], founded in 1401[41]; St Martin's Church, Colmar[42], a collegiate church[43], in France[44], founded in 1237[45]; and St. Martinus (Borschemich)[46], a church building[47], in Germany[48], founded in 1907[49].

FAQs

Where was Martin of Tours born?

Martin of Tours was born in Szombathely[2].

Where did Martin of Tours die?

Martin of Tours died in Candes-Saint-Martin[4].

What did Martin of Tours do for work?

Martin of Tours worked as soldier[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

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  5. [15] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [20] . Calendarium Romanum Generale (1969). wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  6. [46] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [53] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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