Pelagius

4th-century theologian, namesake of Pelagianism
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Pelagius

Summary

Pelagius is a human[1]. Born in Roman Britain[2], he… he was born on 354[3]. He died in Palestine[4]. He died on 420[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], philosopher[7], Christian monk[8], and missionary[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,040 views/month, #6,865 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Pelagius's place of birth was Roman Britain[2].
  • Pelagius died in Palestine[4].
  • Pelagius was born on 354[3].
  • Pelagius was born on 360[11].
  • Pelagius died on 420[5].
  • Pelagius died on 450[12].
  • Pelagius held citizenship in Ancient Rome[13].
  • Pelagius worked as a theologian[6].
  • Pelagius's professions included philosopher[7].
  • Pelagius worked as a Christian monk[8].
  • Pelagius's professions included missionary[9].
  • A notable student of Pelagius was Fastidius of Britain[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Pelagius is Verba seniorum[15].
  • Pelagius's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].
  • Pelagius is recorded as male[17].
  • Pelagius's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Pelagius is associated with the Pelagianism movement[19].
  • Pelagius's Commons category is recorded as Pelagius[20].
  • Pelagius's residence is recorded as Rome[21].
  • Pelagius's residence is recorded as Carthage[22].
  • Pelagius's residence is recorded as Jerusalem[23].
  • Pelagius's given name is recorded as Pelagius[24].
  • Pelagius's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25].
  • Pelagius's described by source is recorded as Otto's encyclopedia[26].
  • Pelagius's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

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Origins and Family

Pelagius was born in Roman Britain[2]. Recorded date of birth include 354[3] and 360[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], philosopher[7], Christian monk[8], and missionary[9]. A notable student of Pelagius was Fastidius of Britain[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Pelagius is Verba seniorum[15]. Things named for him include Pelagianism[28], a Christian theological school[29] and Semipelagianism[30], a Christian theological school[31].

Personal Life

Pelagius's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 420[5] and 450[12]. Pelagius passed away in Palestine[4].

Why It Matters

Pelagius ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,040 views/month, #6,865 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

Entities named for him include Pelagianism[28], a Christian theological school[29] and Semipelagianism[30], a Christian theological school[31].

FAQs

Where was Pelagius born?

Pelagius was born in Roman Britain[2].

Where did Pelagius die?

Pelagius died in Palestine[4].

What did Pelagius do for work?

Pelagius worked as theologian[6], philosopher[7], Christian monk[8], and missionary[9].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Post-Reformation Digital Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Post-Reformation Digital Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [15] . wikidata.org.
  22. [14] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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