Saint Patrick
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Saint Patrick
Summary
Saint Patrick is a human[1]. He was born in Roman Britain[2]. He was born on 385[3]. He passed away in Saul[4]. He died on March 17, 461[5]. He worked as a farmer[6], missionary[7], writer[8], Catholic priest[9], and bishop[10]. He ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,905 views/month, #5,132 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Roman Britain[2], Saint Patrick…
- Saint Patrick passed away in Saul[4].
- Saint Patrick was born on 385[3].
- Saint Patrick died on March 17, 461[5].
- Saint Patrick died on 493[12].
- Saint Patrick's father was Calpornius[13].
- Saint Patrick's mother was Conchesa[14].
- Saint Patrick worked as a farmer[6].
- Saint Patrick worked as a missionary[7].
- Saint Patrick's professions included writer[8].
- Saint Patrick worked as a Catholic priest[9].
- Saint Patrick's professions included bishop[10].
- Saint Patrick held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Armagh[15].
- Saint Patrick held the position of emeritus bishop[16].
- A notable student of Saint Patrick was Cettin[17].
- Saint Patrick's religion is recorded as Christianity[18].
- Saint Patrick is recorded as male[19].
- Saint Patrick's instance of is recorded as human[20].
- Saint Patrick's Commons category is recorded as Saint Patrick[21].
- Saint Patrick's canonization status is recorded as thaumaturge[22].
- Saint Patrick's canonization status is recorded as Catholic saint[23].
- Saint Patrick's canonization status is recorded as equal-to-apostles[24].
- Saint Patrick's family name is recorded as Patrick[25].
- Saint Patrick's feast day is recorded as March 17[26].
- Saint Patrick's feast day is recorded as March 17[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Saint Patrick was born in Roman Britain[2]. He was born on 385[3]. His father was Calpornius[13]. His mother was Conchesa[14].
Education
Saint Patrick studied under Germanus of Auxerre[28].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include farmer[6], missionary[7], writer[8], Catholic priest[9], and bishop[10]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Bishop of Armagh[15] and emeritus bishop[16], a title[29]. A notable student of Saint Patrick was Cettin[17].
Personal Life
Saint Patrick's religion is recorded as Christianity[18].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include March 17, 461[5] and 493[12]. Saint Patrick passed away in Saul[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Saint Patrick include Edward VIII[30], a military personnel[31], 1894–1972[32], of United Kingdom[33], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[34]; Saint Patrick's Day[35], a day[36]; St. Patrick's Cathedral[37], a Catholic cathedral[38], in United States[39], founded in 1858[40]; St Patrick's Cathedral[41], an Anglican or Episcopal cathedral[42], in Ireland[43], founded in 1191[44]; Saint Patrick's Battalion[45], a military unit[46], in Mexico[47], founded in 1846[48]; Order of St Patrick[49], an order of chivalry[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1783[52]; St Patrick's College, Maynooth[53]; and St. Patrick's Basilica, Montreal[54].
Why It Matters
Saint Patrick ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,905 views/month, #5,132 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 106 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
Works attributed to him include Saint Patrick's Breastplate[57], a Lorica[58]. Entities named for him include Edward VIII[30], a military personnel[31], 1894–1972[32], of United Kingdom[33], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[34]; Saint Patrick's Day[35], a day[36]; St. Patrick's Cathedral[37], a Catholic cathedral[38], in United States[39], founded in 1858[40]; St Patrick's Cathedral[41], an Anglican or Episcopal cathedral[42], in Ireland[43], founded in 1191[44]; Saint Patrick's Battalion[45], a military unit[46], in Mexico[47], founded in 1846[48]; and Order of St Patrick[49], an order of chivalry[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1783[52].
FAQs
Where was Saint Patrick born?
Born in Roman Britain[2], Saint Patrick…
Where did Saint Patrick die?
Saint Patrick passed away in Saul[4].
Who were Saint Patrick's parents?
Saint Patrick's father was Calpornius[13]. Saint Patrick's mother was Conchesa[14].
What did Saint Patrick do for work?
Saint Patrick worked as farmer[6], missionary[7], writer[8], Catholic priest[9], and bishop[10].