Theophilus of Edessa

Greek astrologer
Person human Q899748
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Theophilus of Edessa

Summary

Theophilus of Edessa is a human[1]. His place of birth was Edessa[2]. He was born on January 1, 695[3]. He died on January 1, 785[4]. He worked as a translator[5], astrologer[6], historian[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Theophilus of Edessa's place of birth was Edessa[2].
  • Theophilus of Edessa was born on January 1, 695[3].
  • Theophilus of Edessa died on January 1, 785[4].
  • Theophilus of Edessa held citizenship in Abbasid Caliphate[10].
  • Theophilus of Edessa held citizenship in Byzantine Empire[11].
  • Theophilus of Edessa's professions included translator[5].
  • Theophilus of Edessa worked as an astrologer[6].
  • Theophilus of Edessa worked as a historian[7].
  • Theophilus of Edessa's professions included writer[8].
  • A notable student of Theophilus of Edessa was Stephanus[12].
  • Theophilus of Edessa is recorded as male[13].
  • Theophilus of Edessa's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Theophilus of Edessa's given name is recorded as Θεόφιλος[15].
  • Theophilus of Edessa's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Syriac[16].
  • Theophilus of Edessa's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[17].

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Origins and Family

Born in Edessa[2], Theophilus of Edessa… he was born on January 1, 695[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[5], astrologer[6], historian[7], and writer[8]. A notable student of Theophilus of Edessa was Stephanus[12].

Death and Burial

Theophilus of Edessa died on January 1, 785[4].

Why It Matters

Theophilus of Edessa ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]

FAQs

Where was Theophilus of Edessa born?

Theophilus of Edessa was born in Edessa[2].

What did Theophilus of Edessa do for work?

Theophilus of Edessa worked as translator[5], astrologer[6], historian[7], and writer[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [18] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-06-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Parsifal cluster id 600359
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P12458]]: 600359, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/295655750|sec. 3 Theophilus Edessenus (#295655750)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/catalog/8088|Pars"
  2. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation translator, astrologer, historian +1
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32153|batch #32153]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (35)"
  3. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation translator, astrologer, historian +1
    Country of citizenship Abbasid Caliphate, Byzantine Empire
    Aliases
    Copyright status as a creator copyrights on works have expired
    + 9 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30851|batch #30851]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (7)"
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