Sidonius Apollinaris

Gaulish poet, aristocrat and bishop (430-489)
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Sidonius Apollinaris
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Sidonius Apollinaris

Summary

Sidonius Apollinaris is a human[1]. He was born in Lugdunum[2]. He was born on November 5, 430[3]. He passed away in Arvernis[4]. He died on 489[5]. He worked as a politician[6], Catholic priest[7], poet[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (300 views/month, #7,197 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Sidonius Apollinaris's place of birth was Lugdunum[2].
  • Sidonius Apollinaris passed away in Arvernis[4].
  • Sidonius Apollinaris was born on November 5, 430[3].
  • Sidonius Apollinaris died on 489[5].
  • Sidonius Apollinaris's father was Father of Sidonius Apollinaris[11].
  • Sidonius Apollinaris was married to Papianilla[12].
  • A child of Sidonius Apollinaris was Apollinaris of Clermont[13].
  • Sidonius Apollinaris held citizenship in Ancient Rome[14].
  • Sidonius Apollinaris worked as a politician[6].
  • Sidonius Apollinaris worked as a Catholic priest[7].
  • Sidonius Apollinaris's professions included poet[8].
  • Sidonius Apollinaris worked as a writer[9].
  • Sidonius Apollinaris held the position of Praefectus urbi[15].
  • Sidonius Apollinaris held the position of bishop of Auvergne[16].
  • Sidonius Apollinaris held the position of ancient Roman senator[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Sidonius Apollinaris is Life of Annianus[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Sidonius Apollinaris is History[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Sidonius Apollinaris is Correspondence[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Sidonius Apollinaris is Carmina[21].
  • Sidonius Apollinaris's religion is recorded as Christianity[22].
  • Sidonius Apollinaris is recorded as male[23].
  • Sidonius Apollinaris's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Sidonius Apollinaris's Commons category is recorded as Sidonius Apollinaris[25].
  • Sidonius Apollinaris's canonization status is recorded as canonized saint[26].
  • Sidonius Apollinaris's given name is recorded as Sidonius[27].

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Origins and Family

Sidonius Apollinaris was born in Lugdunum[2]. He was born on November 5, 430[3]. His father was Father of him[11].

Education

Sidonius Apollinaris studied under Faustus of Riez[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], Catholic priest[7], poet[8], and writer[9]. Positions held include Praefectus urbi[15], a position[29], in Ancient Rome[30]; bishop of Auvergne[16]; and ancient Roman senator[17], a position[31], in Ancient Rome[32].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Life of Annianus[18]; History[19]; Correspondence[20], a literary work[33]; and Carmina[21], a literary work[34].

Personal Life

Among Sidonius Apollinaris's spouses was Papianilla[12]. A child of him was Apollinaris of Clermont[13]. His religion is recorded as Christianity[22].

Death and Burial

Sidonius Apollinaris died on 489[5]. He passed away in Arvernis[4].

Why It Matters

Sidonius Apollinaris ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (300 views/month, #7,197 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Sidonius Apollinaris born?

Sidonius Apollinaris's place of birth was Lugdunum[2].

Where did Sidonius Apollinaris die?

Sidonius Apollinaris died in Arvernis[4].

Who were Sidonius Apollinaris's parents?

Sidonius Apollinaris's father was Father of Sidonius Apollinaris[11].

Who was Sidonius Apollinaris married to?

Sidonius Apollinaris's spouses include Papianilla[12].

What did Sidonius Apollinaris do for work?

Sidonius Apollinaris worked as politician[6], Catholic priest[7], poet[8], and writer[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [24] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . nominis.cef.fr. nominis.cef.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [18] . wikidata.org.
  23. [19] . wikidata.org.
  24. [20] . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . books.google.it. books.google.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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