Matthew the Apostle
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Summary
Matthew the Apostle is a human biblical figure[1]. He was born on January 1, 10[2], in Land of Israel[3]. He died on 74[4] in Ethiopia[5]. He worked as a tax collector[6], presbyter[7], and publican[8]. He ranks in the top 6% of human biblical figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,042 views/month).[9]
Key Facts
- Father: Alphaeus[10]
- Position held: apostle[11]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Part of: Four Evangelists[14], Twelve Apostles[15]
- Commons category: Saint Matthew[16]
- Canonization status: saint[17]
- Cause of death: decapitation[18]
- Residence: Capernaum[19]
- Given name: Matityahu[20]
- Significant event: Calling of Matthew[21]
- Feast day: September 21[22], November 16[23]
- Topic's main category: Category:Saint Matthew[24]
- Student of: Jesus Christ[25]
- Manner of death: unnatural death[26]
- Depicted by: Matthew[27]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[28], Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus[29], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[30], De viris illustribus[31], Metropolitan Museum of Art Tagging Vocabulary[32], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[33], The American Cyclopædia[34], The Catholic Encyclopedia[35]
- Present in work: Gospel of Matthew[36], Gospel of Mark[37], Gospel of Luke[38], Acts of the Apostles[39]
- Name in native language: מתתיהו[40]
- Different from: Pseudo-Matthew[41]
- Subject has role: apostle[42], Four Evangelists[43]
- Iconographic symbol: Angel of Saint Matthew[44]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Matthew the Apostle include Gospel of Matthew[45], a Gospel[46]; San Mateo[47], a city of California[48], in United States[49]; Rosslyn Chapel[50], an Anglican church building[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1446[53]; San Mateo County[54], a charter county[55], in United States[56], founded in 1856[57], headquartered in Redwood City[58]; Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof Berlin[59], a cemetery[60], in Germany[61]; Cathedral of St. He[62], a Catholic cathedral[63], in United States[64], founded in 1840[65]; Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc[66]; and San Matteo[67].
Why It Matters
Matthew the Apostle has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 134 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]
Works attributed to him include Gospel of Matthew[70], a Gospel[71]. Entities named for him include Gospel of Matthew[45], a Gospel[46]; San Mateo[47], a city of California[48], in United States[49]; Rosslyn Chapel[50], an Anglican church building[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1446[53]; San Mateo County[54], a charter county[55], in United States[56], founded in 1856[57], headquartered in Redwood City[58]; Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof Berlin[59], a cemetery[60], in Germany[61]; and Cathedral of St. He[62], a Catholic cathedral[63], in United States[64], founded in 1840[65].
FAQs
Where was Matthew the Apostle born?
Matthew the Apostle's place of birth was Land of Israel[3].
Where did Matthew the Apostle die?
Matthew the Apostle passed away in Ethiopia[5].
Who were Matthew the Apostle's parents?
Matthew the Apostle's father was Alphaeus[10].
What did Matthew the Apostle do for work?
Matthew the Apostle worked as a tax collector[6], presbyter[7], and publican[8].