Procopius of Gaza

Byzantine sophist and rhetorician
Person human Q557776
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Procopius of Gaza

Summary

Procopius of Gaza is a human[1]. His place of birth was Gaza City[2]. He was born on 465[3]. He died in Gaza City[4]. He died on 528[5]. He worked as a rhetorician[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Procopius of Gaza's place of birth was Gaza City[2].
  • Procopius of Gaza died in Gaza City[4].
  • Procopius of Gaza was born on 465[3].
  • Procopius of Gaza was born on 475[8].
  • Procopius of Gaza died on 528[5].
  • Procopius of Gaza died on 538[9].
  • Procopius of Gaza held citizenship in Byzantine Empire[10].
  • Procopius of Gaza's professions included rhetorician[6].
  • A notable student of Procopius of Gaza was Choricius of Gaza[11].
  • A notable student of Procopius of Gaza was Marcianus of Gaza[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Procopius of Gaza is Commentary on the Books of Kings[13].
  • Procopius of Gaza is recorded as male[14].
  • Procopius of Gaza's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Procopius of Gaza's given name is recorded as Prokop[16].
  • Procopius of Gaza's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[17].
  • Procopius of Gaza's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[18].
  • Procopius of Gaza's described by source is recorded as Dictionnaire de la Bible[19].
  • Procopius of Gaza's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as medieval Greek[20].
  • Procopius of Gaza's sibling is recorded as Zacharias Rhetor[21].
  • Procopius of Gaza's writing language is recorded as Ancient Greek[22].
  • Procopius of Gaza's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Gaza City[2], Procopius of Gaza… Recorded date of birth include 465[3] and 475[8].

Career and Affiliations

Procopius of Gaza worked as a rhetorician[6]. Notable students include Choricius of Gaza[11], a rhetorician[24], specialised in rhetoric[25] and Marcianus of Gaza[12], a bishop[26].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Procopius of Gaza is Commentary on the Books of Kings[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 528[5] and 538[9]. Procopius of Gaza passed away in Gaza City[4].

Why It Matters

Procopius of Gaza has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Procopius of Gaza born?

Procopius of Gaza's place of birth was Gaza City[2].

Where did Procopius of Gaza die?

Procopius of Gaza passed away in Gaza City[4].

What did Procopius of Gaza do for work?

Procopius of Gaza worked as rhetorician[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [3] . Q84353965. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Q84353965. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . theses.fr. theses.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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