Samson
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Samson
Summary
Samson is a human biblical figure[1]. He was born in Zorah[2]. He was born on 1118 BC[3]. He died in Gaza City[4]. He died on 1078 BC[5]. He worked as a warrior[6], Nazirite[7], and biblical judge[8]. He ranks in the top 5% of human_biblical_figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49,173 views/month).[9]
Key Facts
- Samson was born in Zorah[2].
- Samson passed away in Gaza City[4].
- Samson was born on 1118 BC[3].
- Samson died on 1078 BC[5].
- Samson's father was Manoah[10].
- Samson's mother was wife of Manoah[11].
- Samson's professions included warrior[6].
- Samson's professions included Nazirite[7].
- Samson's professions included biblical judge[8].
- Samson held the position of biblical judge[12].
- Samson's religion is recorded as Mosaic Judaism[13].
- Samson is recorded as male[14].
- Samson's instance of is recorded as human biblical figure[15].
- Samson's Commons category is recorded as Samson[16].
- Samson's unmarried partner is recorded as Delilah[17].
- The cause of death was structural failure[18].
- Samson's residence is recorded as Canaan[19].
- Samson's given name is recorded as Samson[20].
- Samson's given name is recorded as Samson[21].
- Samson's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Samson[22].
- Samson's work location is recorded as Palestine[23].
- Samson's medical condition is recorded as blindness[24].
- Samson's depicted by is recorded as Samson and the Philistine statuette[25].
- Samson's depicted by is recorded as Samson and the Philistines[26].
- Samson's described by source is recorded as Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Samson's place of birth was Zorah[2]. He was born on 1118 BC[3]. His father was Manoah[10]. His mother was wife of Manoah[11].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include warrior[6], Nazirite[7], and biblical judge[8]. Samson held the position of biblical judge[12].
Personal Life
Samson's religion is recorded as Mosaic Judaism[13].
Death and Burial
Samson died on 1078 BC[5]. He died in Gaza City[4]. The cause of death was structural failure[18].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Samson include Samson Option[28], a nuclear strategy[29]; Samsonite[30], a business[31], in United States[32], founded in 1910[33], headquartered in Luxembourg[34]; and Simsonbrunnen[35], a flowing well fountain[36], in Switzerland[37], founded in 1527[38].
Why It Matters
Samson ranks in the top 5% of human_biblical_figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49,173 views/month).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
Works attributed to him include his riddle[41], a puzzle[42]. Entities named for him include Samson Option[28], a nuclear strategy[29]; Samsonite[30], a business[31], in United States[32], founded in 1910[33], headquartered in Luxembourg[34]; and Simsonbrunnen[35], a flowing well fountain[36], in Switzerland[37], founded in 1527[38].
FAQs
Where was Samson born?
Born in Zorah[2], Samson…
Where did Samson die?
Samson passed away in Gaza City[4].
Who were Samson's parents?
Samson's father was Manoah[10]. Samson's mother was wife of Manoah[11].
What did Samson do for work?
Samson worked as warrior[6], Nazirite[7], and biblical judge[8].