Photios I of Constantinople

9th Century Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople
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Photios I of Constantinople
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Photios I of Constantinople

Summary

Photios I of Constantinople is a human[1]. His place of birth was Constantinople[2]. He was born on 827[3]. He passed away in Armenia[4]. He died on January 1, 896[5]. He worked as a bibliographer[6], Christian minister[7], writer[8], and philosopher[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Photios I of Constantinople was born in Constantinople[2].
  • Photios I of Constantinople died in Armenia[4].
  • Photios I of Constantinople was born on 827[3].
  • Photios I of Constantinople was born on 820[11].
  • Photios I of Constantinople died on January 1, 896[5].
  • Photios I of Constantinople died on 900[12].
  • Photios I of Constantinople died on 891[13].
  • Photios I of Constantinople died on 893[14].
  • Photios I of Constantinople died on 895[15].
  • Photios I of Constantinople's father was Sergios[16].
  • Photios I of Constantinople's mother was Irene[17].
  • Photios I of Constantinople held citizenship in Byzantine Empire[18].
  • Photios I of Constantinople's professions included bibliographer[6].
  • Photios I of Constantinople worked as a Christian minister[7].
  • Photios I of Constantinople worked as a writer[8].
  • Photios I of Constantinople's professions included philosopher[9].
  • Photios I of Constantinople held the position of Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople[19].
  • Photios I of Constantinople held the position of Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Photios I of Constantinople is Bibliotheca[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Photios I of Constantinople is Nomocanon[22].
  • Photios I of Constantinople's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[23].
  • Photios I of Constantinople is recorded as male[24].
  • Photios I of Constantinople's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Photios I of Constantinople's Commons category is recorded as Photios I of Constantinople[26].
  • Photios I of Constantinople's canonization status is recorded as saint[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Constantinople[2], Photios I of Constantinople… Recorded date of birth include 827[3] and 820[11]. His father was Sergios[16]. His mother was Irene[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include bibliographer[6], Christian minister[7], writer[8], and philosopher[9]. Positions held include Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople[19], an Orthodox episcopal title[28].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Bibliotheca[21], a literary work[29] and Nomocanon[22], a written work[30].

Personal Life

Photios I of Constantinople's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[23].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 896[5], 900[12], 891[13], 893[14], and 895[15]. Photios I of Constantinople died in Armenia[4].

Why It Matters

Photios I of Constantinople has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 63 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Works attributed to him include Bibliotheca[32], a literary work[33].

FAQs

Where was Photios I of Constantinople born?

Photios I of Constantinople's place of birth was Constantinople[2].

Where did Photios I of Constantinople die?

Photios I of Constantinople died in Armenia[4].

Who were Photios I of Constantinople's parents?

Photios I of Constantinople's father was Sergios[16]. Photios I of Constantinople's mother was Irene[17].

What did Photios I of Constantinople do for work?

Photios I of Constantinople worked as bibliographer[6], Christian minister[7], writer[8], and philosopher[9].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [24] . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
  15. [26] . wikidata.org.
  16. [27] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Treccani's Enciclopedia on line. wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . Treccani's Enciclopedia on line. wikidata.org.
  21. [13] . wikidata.org.
  22. [14] . wikidata.org.
  23. [15] . wikidata.org.
  24. [21] . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  3. 26d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-06-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation bibliographer, Christian minister, writer +1
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