Tatian

2nd century Assyrian Christian writer and theologian
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Tatian

Summary

Tatian is a human[1]. He was born in Assyria[2]. He was born on January 1, 120[3]. He died in Assyria[4]. He died on January 1, 180[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], philosopher[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (367 views/month, #7,179 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Tatian's place of birth was Assyria[2].
  • Tatian passed away in Assyria[4].
  • Tatian was born on January 1, 120[3].
  • Tatian died on January 1, 180[5].
  • Tatian died on 173[10].
  • Tatian held citizenship in Ancient Rome[11].
  • Tatian's professions included theologian[6].
  • Tatian's professions included philosopher[7].
  • Tatian's professions included writer[8].
  • A notable work attributed to Tatian is Diatessaron[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Tatian is Address to the Greeks[13].
  • Tatian is recorded as male[14].
  • Tatian's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Tatian's Commons category is recorded as Tatian[16].
  • Tatian's canonization status is recorded as saint[17].
  • Tatian's said to be the same as is recorded as Gaius Julius Rufinianus Ablabius Tatianus[18].
  • Tatian studied under Justin Martyr[19].
  • Tatian's described by source is recorded as De viris illustribus[20].
  • Tatian's described by source is recorded as BEIC Digital Library[21].
  • Tatian's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
  • Tatian's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[23].
  • Tatian's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Tatian's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25].
  • Tatian's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[26].
  • Tatian's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Syriac[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Tatian was born in Assyria[2]. He was born on January 1, 120[3].

Education

Tatian studied under Justin Martyr[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], philosopher[7], and writer[8].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Diatessaron[12], a literary work[28] and Address to the Greeks[13], an oration[29].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 180[5] and 173[10]. Tatian passed away in Assyria[4].

Why It Matters

Tatian ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (367 views/month, #7,179 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Works attributed to him include Diatessaron[32], a literary work[33].

FAQs

Where was Tatian born?

Tatian was born in Assyria[2].

Where did Tatian die?

Tatian passed away in Assyria[4].

What did Tatian do for work?

Tatian worked as theologian[6], philosopher[7], and writer[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Post-Reformation Digital Library. wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . digitale.beic.it. digitale.beic.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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