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 Saint Martin[28], an island[29], in France[30]; St. Martin's Day[31], an anniversary[32], in Germany[33]; St Martin-in-the-Fields[34], a church building[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1722[37]; St Martin's Church[38], a Church of England parish church[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 0600[41]; St. Martin Parish[42], a parish of Louisiana[43], in United States[44], founded in 1807[45]; Taal Basilica[46], a minor basilica[47], in Philippines[48], founded in 1878[49]; St Martin in the Bull Ring[50], a church building[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1855[53]; and Martin[54].
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.[55]
Entities named for him include Saint Martin[28], an island[29], in France[30]; St. Martin's Day[31], an anniversary[32], in Germany[33]; St Martin-in-the-Fields[34], a church building[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1722[37]; St Martin's Church[38], a Church of England parish church[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 0600[41]; St. Martin Parish[42], a parish of Louisiana[43], in United States[44], founded in 1807[45]; and Taal Basilica[46], a minor basilica[47], in Philippines[48], founded in 1878[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].