St. James the Elder
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St. James the Elder was born in Bethsaida and held citizenship in Ancient Rome . He was the son of Zebedee [1][2][3][4] and Salome [1].
He had a sibling named John the Apostle [1][5][2][3][4]. St. James the Elder died in Jerusalem in 44 [6].
St. James the Elder
Summary
St. James the Elder is a human biblical figure[1]. Born in Bethsaida[2], he… he was born on 1[3]. He passed away in Jerusalem[4]. He died on 44[5]. He worked as a fisher[6] and missionary[7]. He ranks in the top 3% of human_biblical_figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,542 views/month).[8]
Key Facts
- St. James the Elder was born in Bethsaida[2].
- St. James the Elder died in Jerusalem[4].
- St. James the Elder was born on 1[3].
- St. James the Elder died on 44[5].
- Burial took place at Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela[9].
- St. James the Elder's father was Zebedee[10].
- St. James the Elder's mother was Salome[11].
- St. James the Elder held citizenship in Ancient Rome[12].
- St. James the Elder is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[13].
- St. James the Elder's professions included fisher[6].
- St. James the Elder's professions included missionary[7].
- St. James the Elder held the position of apostle[14].
- A notable student of St. James the Elder was Athanasius of Caesaraugusta[15].
- St. James the Elder's religion is recorded as Christianity[16].
- St. James the Elder's religion is recorded as Judaism[17].
- St. James the Elder is recorded as male[18].
- St. James the Elder's instance of is recorded as human biblical figure[19].
- St. James the Elder's instance of is recorded as human[20].
- St. James the Elder is part of Twelve Apostles[21].
- St. James the Elder is part of Boanerges[22].
- St. James the Elder's Commons category is recorded as Saint James the Greater[23].
- St. James the Elder's canonization status is recorded as saint[24].
- The cause of death was decapitation[25].
- St. James the Elder's given name is recorded as Iakovos[26].
- St. James the Elder's given name is recorded as Yaqob[27].
Body
Origins and Family
St. James the Elder's place of birth was Bethsaida[2]. He was born on 1[3]. His father was Zebedee[10]. His mother was Salome[11]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[13].
Education
St. James the Elder studied under Jesus Christ[28].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include fisher[6] and missionary[7]. St. James the Elder held the position of apostle[14]. A notable student of him was Athanasius of Caesaraugusta[15].
Personal Life
Religious affiliations include Christianity[16], a major religious group[29], founded in 0033[30] and Judaism[17], a religion[31], founded in -0500[32].
Death and Burial
St. James the Elder died on 44[5]. He passed away in Jerusalem[4]. The cause of death was decapitation[25]. Burial took place at Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela[9].
Works and Contributions
Things named for St. James the Elder include Way of Saint James[33], a trail system[34], in Spain[35]; Little Saint James[36], an island[37], in United States[38]; Santiago[39], a city in Chile[40], in Chile[41], founded in 1541[42]; St James's Palace[43], a palace[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1536[46]; Order of Santiago[47], a religious military order[48], in Spain[49], founded in 1170[50], headquartered in Uclés[51]; Santiago de los Caballeros[52], a municipality of the Dominican Republic[53], in Dominican Republic[54], founded in 1495[55]; Cross of Saint James[56], a crosses in heraldry[57], in Spain[58]; and Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[59].
Why It Matters
St. James the Elder ranks in the top 3% of human_biblical_figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,542 views/month).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 140 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
Entities named for him include Way of Saint James[33], a trail system[34], in Spain[35]; Little Saint James[36], an island[37], in United States[38]; Santiago[39], a city in Chile[40], in Chile[41], founded in 1541[42]; St James's Palace[43], a palace[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1536[46]; Order of Santiago[47], a religious military order[48], in Spain[49], founded in 1170[50], headquartered in Uclés[51]; and Santiago de los Caballeros[52], a municipality of the Dominican Republic[53], in Dominican Republic[54], founded in 1495[55].
FAQs
Where was St. James the Elder born?
St. James the Elder's place of birth was Bethsaida[2].
Where did St. James the Elder die?
St. James the Elder passed away in Jerusalem[4].
Who were St. James the Elder's parents?
St. James the Elder's father was Zebedee[10]. St. James the Elder's mother was Salome[11].