Ninian

Roman Catholic bishop
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Ninian
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Ninian

Summary

Ninian is a human[1]. He was born in Scotland[2]. He was born on January 1, 360[3]. He died in Wigtownshire[4]. He died on 432[5]. He worked as a Catholic bishop[6], protobishop[7], and Catholic priest[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (245 views/month, #7,195 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Ninian was born in Scotland[2].
  • Ninian passed away in Wigtownshire[4].
  • Ninian was born on January 1, 360[3].
  • Ninian died on 432[5].
  • Ninian's professions included Catholic bishop[6].
  • Ninian worked as a protobishop[7].
  • Ninian's professions included Catholic priest[8].
  • Ninian held the position of Anglo-Saxon bishop of Whithorn[10].
  • Ninian's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[11].
  • Ninian is recorded as male[12].
  • Ninian's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Ninian's Commons category is recorded as Saint Ninian[14].
  • Ninian's canonization status is recorded as saint[15].
  • Ninian's canonization status is recorded as Catholic saint[16].
  • Ninian's said to be the same as is recorded as Mo Nennus[17].
  • Ninian's given name is recorded as Ninian[18].
  • Ninian's feast day is recorded as September 16[19].
  • Ninian's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20].
  • Ninian's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21].
  • Ninian's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[22].
  • Ninian's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23].
  • Ninian's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica Ninth Edition[24].
  • Ninian's nickname is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Apostle of the Picts'}[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Ninian's place of birth was Scotland[2]. He was born on January 1, 360[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic bishop[6], protobishop[7], and Catholic priest[8]. Ninian held the position of Anglo-Saxon bishop of Whithorn[10].

Personal Life

Ninian's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[11].

Death and Burial

Ninian died on 432[5]. He died in Wigtownshire[4].

Why It Matters

Ninian ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (245 views/month, #7,195 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Ninian born?

Ninian's place of birth was Scotland[2].

Where did Ninian die?

Ninian died in Wigtownshire[4].

What did Ninian do for work?

Ninian worked as Catholic bishop[6], protobishop[7], and Catholic priest[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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