Simon of Cyrene
human biblical figure in Matthew 27:32, man who was forced by the Romans to carry the cross of Jesus
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Summary
Simon of Cyrene is a human biblical figure[1]. He was born on 100 BC[2] in Cyrene[3]. He died on 100[4]. He draws 6,535 Wikipedia views per month (human biblical figure category, ranking #78 of 529).[5]
Key Facts
- Child: Alexander[6], Rufus of Thebes[7]
- Sex or gender: male[8]
- Commons category: Simon of Cyrene[9]
- Said to be the same as: Simeon of Jerusalem[10]
- Given name: Shimon[11]
- Feast day: December 1[12]
- Work location: Cyrene[13], Palestine[14]
- Described by source: Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus[15]
- Replaces: Jesus Christ[16]
- Present in work: Matthew 27[17], Mark 15[18], Luke 23[19]
- P14483: s/simon-de-cirene[20]
- P14536: 353955[21]
- P14750: B156-4D2E-7732-5BD8-DA29[22]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Simon of Cyrene include Order of him[23], an award[24], in South Africa[25], founded in 1960[26].
Why It Matters
Simon of Cyrene has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
Entities named for him include Order of him[23], an award[24], in South Africa[25], founded in 1960[26].
FAQs
Where was Simon of Cyrene born?
Simon of Cyrene was born in Cyrene[3].