Philostorgius

Byzantine Church historian (368 – c. 439)
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Philostorgius

Summary

Philostorgius is a human[1]. His place of birth was Cappadocia[2]. He was born on 368[3]. He passed away in Antioch[4]. He died on 433[5]. He worked as a church historian[6], writer[7], religious writer[8], and historian[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Philostorgius was born in Cappadocia[2].
  • Philostorgius passed away in Antioch[4].
  • Philostorgius passed away in Antakya[11].
  • Philostorgius was born on 368[3].
  • Philostorgius died on 433[5].
  • Philostorgius died on 450[12].
  • Philostorgius's father was Carterius[13].
  • Philostorgius held citizenship in Ancient Rome[14].
  • Philostorgius held citizenship in Byzantine Empire[15].
  • Philostorgius worked as a church historian[6].
  • Philostorgius's professions included writer[7].
  • Philostorgius worked as a religious writer[8].
  • Philostorgius worked as a historian[9].
  • Philostorgius's field of work was Arianism[16].
  • Philostorgius's field of work was history of Christianity[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Philostorgius is Ecclesiastical History[18].
  • Philostorgius is recorded as male[19].
  • Philostorgius's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Philostorgius's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[21].
  • Philostorgius's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
  • Philostorgius's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[23].
  • Philostorgius's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[24].
  • Philostorgius dates from the late antiquity[25].
  • Philostorgius's writing language is recorded as Ancient Greek[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Cappadocia[2], Philostorgius… he was born on 368[3]. His father was Carterius[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include church historian[6], writer[7], religious writer[8], and historian[9]. Fields of work include Arianism[16], a religious belief[27] and history of Christianity[17], an aspect of history[28].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Philostorgius is Ecclesiastical History[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 433[5] and 450[12]. Recorded place of death include Antioch[4], an archaeological site[29], in Turkey[30], founded in -0300[31] and Antakya[11], a big city[32], in Turkey[33].

Why It Matters

Philostorgius has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Philostorgius born?

Born in Cappadocia[2], Philostorgius…

Where did Philostorgius die?

Philostorgius died in Antioch[4].

Who were Philostorgius's parents?

Philostorgius's father was Carterius[13].

What did Philostorgius do for work?

Philostorgius worked as church historian[6], writer[7], religious writer[8], and historian[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Carterius 2 (Pauly-Wissowa). wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . Philostorgios 3 (Pauly-Wissowa). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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