Priscillian
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Priscillian
Summary
Priscillian is a human[1]. He was born in Hispania[2]. He was born on 340[3]. He passed away in Trier[4]. He died on January 1, 385[5]. He worked as a writer[6], presbyter[7], bishop[8], and ascetic[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,194 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Priscillian's place of birth was Hispania[2].
- Priscillian died in Trier[4].
- Priscillian was born on 340[3].
- Priscillian died on January 1, 385[5].
- Priscillian worked as a writer[6].
- Priscillian worked as a presbyter[7].
- Priscillian's professions included bishop[8].
- Priscillian worked as an ascetic[9].
- Priscillian held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Ávila[11].
- Priscillian's religion is recorded as Christianity[12].
- Priscillian's religion is recorded as Priscillianism[13].
- Priscillian is recorded as male[14].
- Priscillian's instance of is recorded as human[15].
- The cause of death was decapitation[16].
- Priscillian's manner of death is recorded as capital punishment[17].
- Priscillian's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[18].
- Priscillian's described by source is recorded as De viris illustribus[19].
- Priscillian's described by source is recorded as Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[20].
- Priscillian's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[21].
- Priscillian's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22].
- Priscillian's convicted of is recorded as heresy[23].
- Priscillian's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[24].
- Priscillian's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'la', 'text': 'Priscilianus'}[25].
- Priscillian dates from the Roman Empire[26].
- Priscillian's writing language is recorded as Latin[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Hispania[2], Priscillian… he was born on 340[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], presbyter[7], bishop[8], and ascetic[9]. Priscillian held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Ávila[11].
Personal Life
Religious affiliations include Christianity[12], a major religious group[28], founded in 0033[29] and Priscillianism[13], a heresy[30].
Death and Burial
Priscillian died on January 1, 385[5]. He died in Trier[4]. The cause of death was decapitation[16].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Priscillian include Priscillianism[31], a heresy[32].
Why It Matters
Priscillian ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,194 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
Entities named for him include Priscillianism[31], a heresy[32].
FAQs
Where was Priscillian born?
Priscillian was born in Hispania[2].
Where did Priscillian die?
Priscillian passed away in Trier[4].
What did Priscillian do for work?
Priscillian worked as writer[6], presbyter[7], bishop[8], and ascetic[9].