Joseph
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Joseph
Summary
Joseph is a human biblical figure[1]. He was born in Nazareth[2]. He was born on 30 BC[3]. He died in Nazareth[4]. He died on 20[5]. He worked as a laborer[6], artisan[7], carpenter[8], and tektōn[9]. He ranks in the top 1% of human_biblical_figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,078 views/month).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Nazareth[2], Joseph…
- Joseph passed away in Nazareth[4].
- Joseph was born on 30 BC[3].
- Joseph died on 20[5].
- Joseph's father was Heli[11].
- Joseph's father was Jacob[12].
- Among Joseph's spouses was Mary[13].
- A child of Joseph was James the Just[14].
- A child of Joseph was Simon, brother of Jesus[15].
- A child of Joseph was Jude[16].
- A child of Joseph was Joses[17].
- A child of Joseph was Joseph Barsabbas[18].
- A child of Joseph was historical Jesus[19].
- Joseph is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[20].
- Joseph worked as a laborer[6].
- Joseph worked as an artisan[7].
- Joseph's professions included carpenter[8].
- Joseph's professions included tektōn[9].
- Joseph's field of work was carpentry[21].
- Joseph's religion is recorded as Judaism[22].
- Joseph is recorded as male[23].
- Joseph's instance of is recorded as human biblical figure[24].
- Joseph is part of Holy Family[25].
- Joseph's Commons category is recorded as Saint Joseph[26].
- Joseph's canonization status is recorded as canonized saint[27].
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Body
Origins and Family
Joseph's place of birth was Nazareth[2]. He was born on 30 BC[3]. Fathers listed include Heli[11], a human biblical figure[30] and Jacob[12], a human biblical figure[31]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include laborer[6], artisan[7], carpenter[8], and tektōn[9]. Joseph's field of work was carpentry[21].
Personal Life
Among Joseph's spouses was Mary[13]. Children include James the Just[14], a presbyter[32], 0100–0062[33]; Simon, brother of Jesus[15], a human biblical figure[34]; Jude[16], a human biblical figure[35]; Joses[17], a human biblical figure[36]; Joseph Barsabbas[18], a human biblical figure[37]; and historical Jesus[19], a preacher[38]. His religion is recorded as Judaism[22].
Death and Burial
Joseph died on 20[5]. He died in Nazareth[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Joseph include Joseph Stalin[39], a politician[40], 1878–1953[41], of Russian Empire[42], awarded the Hero of the Soviet Union[43], specialised in revolutionary[44]; Tom Welling[45], a television actor[46], b. 1977[47], of United States[48], awarded the Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actor Action[49]; San Jose[50], a big city[51], in United States[52], founded in 1777[53]; San José[54], a city[55], in Costa Rica[56], founded in 1737[57]; Marjoe Gortner[58], an evangelist[59], b. 1944[60], of United States[61]; St. He[62], a city in the United States[63], in United States[64], founded in 1843[65]; Saint Joseph's Oratory[66], a national shrine[67], in Canada[68], founded in 1967[69]; and São José dos Campos[70].
Why It Matters
Joseph ranks in the top 1% of human_biblical_figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,078 views/month).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 130 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]
He has been cited as an influence by José María Bocabella[73], a philanthropist[74], 1815–1892[75], of Spain[76].
Entities named for him include Joseph Stalin[39], a politician[40], 1878–1953[41], of Russian Empire[42], awarded the Hero of the Soviet Union[43], specialised in revolutionary[44]; Tom Welling[45], a television actor[46], b. 1977[47], of United States[48], awarded the Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actor Action[49]; San Jose[50], a big city[51], in United States[52], founded in 1777[53]; San José[54], a city[55], in Costa Rica[56], founded in 1737[57]; Marjoe Gortner[58], an evangelist[59], b. 1944[60], of United States[61]; and St. He[62], a city in the United States[63], in United States[64], founded in 1843[65].
FAQs
Where was Joseph born?
Joseph's place of birth was Nazareth[2].
Where did Joseph die?
Joseph died in Nazareth[4].
Who were Joseph's parents?
Joseph's father was Heli[11].
Who was Joseph married to?
Joseph's spouses include Mary[13].
What did Joseph do for work?
Joseph worked as laborer[6], artisan[7], carpenter[8], and tektōn[9].
Who did Joseph influence?
Joseph has been cited as an influence by José María Bocabella[73].