Saint Peter

apostle of Jesus Christ
Person human Q33923
Saint Peter
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Saint Peter

Summary

Saint Peter is a human[1]. Born in Bethsaida[2], he… he was born on 1 BC[3]. He passed away in Roma[4]. He died on 65[5]. He worked as a fisher[6], Catholic bishop[7], and apostle[8]. He ranks in the top 0.18% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87,830 views/month, #1,753 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Saint Peter was born in Bethsaida[2].
  • Saint Peter passed away in Roma[4].
  • Saint Peter was born on 1 BC[3].
  • Saint Peter died on 65[5].
  • Saint Peter is buried at Vatican Necropolis[10].
  • Saint Peter's father was Jonas[11].
  • Saint Peter was married to Perpetua[12].
  • A child of Saint Peter was Saint Petronilla[13].
  • Saint Peter worked as a fisher[6].
  • Saint Peter's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
  • Saint Peter's professions included apostle[8].
  • Saint Peter held the position of Pope[14].
  • Saint Peter held the position of apostle[15].
  • Saint Peter held the position of Patriarch of Antioch[16].
  • A notable student of Saint Peter was Evodius[17].
  • Saint Peter's religion is recorded as Jewish Christian[18].
  • Saint Peter is recorded as male[19].
  • Saint Peter's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Saint Peter is part of Twelve Apostles[21].
  • Saint Peter's Commons category is recorded as Saint Peter[22].
  • Saint Peter's canonization status is recorded as canonized saint[23].
  • Saint Peter's said to be the same as is recorded as Peter[24].
  • The cause of death was crucifixion[25].
  • Saint Peter's residence is recorded as Jerusalem[26].
  • Saint Peter's residence is recorded as Antioch[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Saint Peter was born in Bethsaida[2]. He was born on 1 BC[3]. His father was Jonas[11].

Education

Saint Peter studied under Jesus Christ[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include fisher[6], Catholic bishop[7], and apostle[8]. Positions held include Pope[14], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[29], in Vatican City[30], founded in 0033[31]; apostle[15], an Eastern Orthodox saint titles[32]; and Patriarch of Antioch[16], a position[33]. A notable student of Saint Peter was Evodius[17].

Personal Life

Among Saint Peter's spouses was Perpetua[12]. A child of him was Saint Petronilla[13]. His religion is recorded as Jewish Christian[18].

Death and Burial

Saint Peter died on 65[5]. He died in Roma[4]. The cause of death was crucifixion[25]. Burial took place at Vatican Necropolis[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Saint Peter include Saint Petersburg[34], a federal city of Russia[35], in Russia[36], founded in 1703[37]; St. Peter's Basilica[38], a major basilica[39], in Vatican City[40], founded in 1506[41]; Cologne Cathedral[42], a Catholic cathedral[43], in Germany[44], founded in 1248[45]; Westminster Abbey[46], an Anglican or Episcopal cathedral[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 0901[49]; Petro Poroshenko[50], a businessperson[51], b. 1965[52], of Soviet Union[53], awarded the State Prize of Ukraine in Science and Technology[54]; Canterbury Cathedral[55]; South Georgia[56]; and Zeus faber[57].

Why It Matters

Saint Peter ranks in the top 0.18% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87,830 views/month, #1,753 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 238 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

Entities named for him include Saint Petersburg[34], a federal city of Russia[35], in Russia[36], founded in 1703[37]; St. Peter's Basilica[38], a major basilica[39], in Vatican City[40], founded in 1506[41]; Cologne Cathedral[42], a Catholic cathedral[43], in Germany[44], founded in 1248[45]; Westminster Abbey[46], an Anglican or Episcopal cathedral[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 0901[49]; Petro Poroshenko[50], a businessperson[51], b. 1965[52], of Soviet Union[53], awarded the State Prize of Ukraine in Science and Technology[54]; and Canterbury Cathedral[55].

FAQs

Where was Saint Peter born?

Born in Bethsaida[2], Saint Peter…

Where did Saint Peter die?

Saint Peter passed away in Roma[4].

Who were Saint Peter's parents?

Saint Peter's father was Jonas[11].

Who was Saint Peter married to?

Saint Peter's spouses include Perpetua[12].

What did Saint Peter do for work?

Saint Peter worked as fisher[6], Catholic bishop[7], and apostle[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [58] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Mrwdat3 · 2026-09-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14483 → —
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  2. 6w ago · Mahirtwofivesix · 2026-08-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Babelnet id → 00061802n
    Arabic ontology lexical concept id → 151061062
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  3. 10w ago · Pierrotrgr · 2026-07-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Biblissima authority id → Bradford
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  4. 11w ago · OBender12 · 2026-07-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Jewish encyclopedia id → 13739
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  5. 12w ago · Baptiste44bzh · 2026-07-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Gcatholic person id → PT1
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  6. 13w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14608 → 118593323
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  7. 13w ago · Susmuffin · 2026-07-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Harper's tag → peter-the-apostle-saint
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P13772]]: peter-the-apostle-saint, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/289954694|peter the apostle saint (#289954694)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/cata"
  8. 13w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14585 → 46529
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  9. 13w ago · Bargioni · 2026-07-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Vatican library vcba id → —
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  10. 13w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14578 → 375
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  11. 14w ago · Daieuxetdailleurs · 2026-06-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Francearchives agent id → 327422643
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  12. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14536 → 343550
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  13. 14w ago · Putnik · 2026-06-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection → —
    Visuotinė lietuvių enciklopedija id → petras
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  14. 17w ago · Reinheitsgebot · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection → —
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  15. 17w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → fisher, Catholic bishop, apostle
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  16. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → fisher, Catholic bishop, apostle
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  17. 18w ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14483 → —
    Described by source → De viris illustribus, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus +7
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  18. 18w ago · XeNivalys · 2026-05-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14483 → —
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P14483]]: p/papa-pedro, #quickstatements; #temporary_batch_1779859433286"
  19. 18w ago · XeNivalys · 2026-05-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14483 → —
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P14483]]: s/san-simon-pedro, #quickstatements; #temporary_batch_1779856745649"
  20. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → fisher, Catholic bishop, apostle
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  21. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Local thumb → —
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  22. 21w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Local thumb → —
    Depicted by → Saint Peter's statue atop the Colonna Traiana, Statue of Saint Peter, Initial S with Saint Peter Liberated from Prison +9
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