Saint George
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Saint George
Summary
Saint George is a human whose existence is disputed[1]. His place of birth was Kayseri[2]. He was born on 275[3]. He passed away in Nicomedia[4]. He died on April 23, 303[5]. He worked as a warrior[6], dragonslayer[7], and thaumaturge[8]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human_whose_existence_is_disputed entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,380 views/month, #2 of 306).[9]
Key Facts
- Saint George's place of birth was Kayseri[2].
- Saint George died in Nicomedia[4].
- Saint George died in Lod[10].
- Saint George was born on 275[3].
- Saint George was born on 269[11].
- Saint George was born on 280[12].
- Saint George died on April 23, 303[5].
- Burial took place at Lod[13].
- Saint George's father was Gerontius[14].
- Saint George's mother was Polychronia[15].
- Saint George held citizenship in Ancient Rome[16].
- Saint George worked as a warrior[6].
- Saint George worked as a dragonslayer[7].
- Saint George's professions included thaumaturge[8].
- Saint George held the position of Praetorian Guard[17].
- Saint George's religion is recorded as Christianity[18].
- Saint George is recorded as male[19].
- Saint George's instance of is recorded as human whose existence is disputed[20].
- Saint George's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- Saint George's instance of is recorded as legendary saint[22].
- Saint George is part of Saint George and the Dragon[23].
- Saint George's Commons category is recorded as Saint George[24].
- Saint George's canonization status is recorded as thaumaturge[25].
- Saint George's canonization status is recorded as great martyr[26].
- Saint George's canonization status is recorded as Christian saint[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Kayseri[2], Saint George… Recorded date of birth include 275[3], 269[11], and 280[12]. His father was Gerontius[14]. His mother was Polychronia[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include warrior[6], dragonslayer[7], and thaumaturge[8]. Saint George held the position of Praetorian Guard[17].
Personal Life
Saint George's religion is recorded as Christianity[18].
Death and Burial
Saint George died on April 23, 303[5]. Recorded place of death include Nicomedia[4], an ancient city[28], in Bithynia[29], founded in -0264[30] and Lod[10], a city[31], in Judaea[32]. The cause of death was decapitation[33]. He is buried at Lod[13].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Saint George include Edward VIII[34], a military personnel[35], 1894–1972[36], of United Kingdom[37], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[38]; Georgy Zhukov[39], a military officer[40], 1896–1974[41], of Russian Empire[42], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[43]; Dragon School[44], an independent school[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1877[47], headquartered in Oxford[48]; St George's Cross[49], a cross[50]; Order of Saint Michael and he[51], an order of chivalry[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1818[54]; Order of St. George[55], an order[56], in Russian Empire[57], founded in 1769[58]; Saint George Day[59], a holiday[60]; and Church of St. George[61], an Eastern Orthodox cathedral[62], in Turkey[63], founded in 1500[64].
Why It Matters
Saint George ranks in the top 0.65% of human_whose_existence_is_disputed entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,380 views/month, #2 of 306).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 136 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]
Entities named for him include Edward VIII[34], a military personnel[35], 1894–1972[36], of United Kingdom[37], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[38]; Georgy Zhukov[39], a military officer[40], 1896–1974[41], of Russian Empire[42], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[43]; Dragon School[44], an independent school[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1877[47], headquartered in Oxford[48]; St George's Cross[49], a cross[50]; Order of Saint Michael and he[51], an order of chivalry[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1818[54]; and Order of St. George[55], an order[56], in Russian Empire[57], founded in 1769[58].
FAQs
Where was Saint George born?
Saint George's place of birth was Kayseri[2].
Where did Saint George die?
Saint George passed away in Nicomedia[4].
Who were Saint George's parents?
Saint George's father was Gerontius[14]. Saint George's mother was Polychronia[15].
What did Saint George do for work?
Saint George worked as warrior[6], dragonslayer[7], and thaumaturge[8].