Severus Sebokht

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Severus Sebokht

Summary

Severus Sebokht is a human[1]. Born in Nusaybin[2], he… he was born on January 1, 575[3]. He died in Qinnasrin[4]. He died on January 1, 667[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], philosopher[7], and Eastern Orthodox priest[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Severus Sebokht was born in Nusaybin[2].
  • Severus Sebokht passed away in Qinnasrin[4].
  • Severus Sebokht was born on January 1, 575[3].
  • Severus Sebokht died on January 1, 667[5].
  • Severus Sebokht held citizenship in Syria[10].
  • Syriac was Severus Sebokht's native language[11].
  • Severus Sebokht worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Severus Sebokht worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Severus Sebokht's professions included Eastern Orthodox priest[8].
  • A notable student of Severus Sebokht was Jacob of Edessa[12].
  • A notable student of Severus Sebokht was Athanasius of Balad[13].
  • Severus Sebokht's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[14].
  • Severus Sebokht is recorded as male[15].
  • Severus Sebokht's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Severus Sebokht's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Syriac[17].

Body

Origins and Family

Severus Sebokht's place of birth was Nusaybin[2]. He was born on January 1, 575[3]. Syriac was his native language[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], philosopher[7], and Eastern Orthodox priest[8]. Notable students include Jacob of Edessa[12], a cleric[18], 0633–0708[19], of Syria[20] and Athanasius of Balad[13], a philosopher[21], 0634–0686[22].

Personal Life

Severus Sebokht's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[14].

Death and Burial

Severus Sebokht died on January 1, 667[5]. He passed away in Qinnasrin[4].

Why It Matters

Severus Sebokht has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Severus Sebokht born?

Born in Nusaybin[2], Severus Sebokht…

Where did Severus Sebokht die?

Severus Sebokht died in Qinnasrin[4].

What did Severus Sebokht do for work?

Severus Sebokht worked as astronomer[6], philosopher[7], and Eastern Orthodox priest[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Archivio di Autorità del Museo Galileo. wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Archivio di Autorità del Museo Galileo. wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed Syriac
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    Place of birth Nusaybin
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