Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow

Russian Orthodox bishop, venerated as a saint and martyr
Person human Q2263654
Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow
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Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow

Summary

Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow is a human[1]. Born in Moscow[2], he… he was born on February 11, 1507[3]. He died in Tver[4]. He died on December 23, 1569[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and metropolitan[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow's place of birth was Moscow[2].
  • Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow passed away in Tver[4].
  • Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow passed away in Otroch Uspensky Monastery[9].
  • Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow was born on February 11, 1507[3].
  • Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow died on December 23, 1569[5].
  • Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow is buried at Dormition Cathedral[10].
  • Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow held citizenship in Grand Principality of Moscow[11].
  • Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow held citizenship in Tsardom of Russia[12].
  • Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow's professions included politician[6].
  • Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow worked as a metropolitan[7].
  • Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow held the position of Metropolitan of Moscow and All Russia[13].
  • Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[14].
  • Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow is recorded as male[15].
  • Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow's family is recorded as House of Kolychev[17].
  • Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow's Commons category is recorded as Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow[18].
  • Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow's canonization status is recorded as prelate[19].
  • Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow's given name is recorded as Filipp[20].
  • Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow's given name is recorded as Filipp[21].
  • Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow's feast day is recorded as January 22[22].
  • Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow's manner of death is recorded as homicide[23].
  • Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow's described by source is recorded as Russian Biographical Dictionary[24].
  • Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow's described by source is recorded as Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow was born in Moscow[2]. He was born on February 11, 1507[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and metropolitan[7]. Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow held the position of Metropolitan of Moscow and All Russia[13].

Personal Life

Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[14].

Death and Burial

Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow died on December 23, 1569[5]. Recorded place of death include Tver[4], a city or town[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1135[30] and Otroch Uspensky Monastery[9], a monastery[31], in Russia[32]. He is buried at Dormition Cathedral[10].

Why It Matters

Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow born?

Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow's place of birth was Moscow[2].

Where did Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow die?

Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow passed away in Tver[4].

What did Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow do for work?

Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow worked as politician[6] and metropolitan[7].

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Moscow
    Citizenship
    Given name Filipp, Filipp
    Place of burial Dormition Cathedral
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