Dionysius the Areopagite
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Summary
Dionysius the Areopagite was born on January 1, 100[1], in Athens[2]. He died on 100[3] in Athens[4]. He worked as a presbyter[5] and bishop[6]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,956 views/month, #6,829 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Damaris[8]
- Country of citizenship: Classical Athens[9]
- Position held: bishop[10]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Commons category: Dionysius Areopagite[13]
- Canonization status: Christian saint[14], hieromartyr[15]
- Cause of death: decapitation[16]
- Given name: Dionysios[17]
- Feast day: October 3[18], October 12[19]
- Topic's main category: Category:Dionysius Areopagite[20]
- Floruit: 50[21]
- Described by source: Pauly–Wissowa[22], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus[25], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[26], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[27], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[28], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[30]
- Different from: Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite[31]
- Time period: High Roman Empire[32]
- Subject has role: martyr[33]
- Significant place: Areopagus[34]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Dionysius the Areopagite include Pseudo-He[35], a theologian[36], 0500–0600[37], of Byzantine Empire[38], specialised in philosophy[39]; Cathedral Basilica of St. He[40], a Catholic cathedral[41], in Greece[42], founded in 1865[43]; Dionisiou Areopagitou Pedestrian Street[44], a street[45], in Greece[46]; and Dionysius[47], a lunar crater[48].
Why It Matters
Dionysius the Areopagite has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
Entities named for him include Pseudo-He[35], a theologian[36], 0500–0600[37], of Byzantine Empire[38], specialised in philosophy[39]; Cathedral Basilica of St. He[40], a Catholic cathedral[41], in Greece[42], founded in 1865[43]; Dionisiou Areopagitou Pedestrian Street[44], a street[45], in Greece[46]; and Dionysius[47], a lunar crater[48].
FAQs
Where was Dionysius the Areopagite born?
Dionysius the Areopagite was born in Athens[2].
Where did Dionysius the Areopagite die?
Dionysius the Areopagite died in Athens[4].
Who was Dionysius the Areopagite married to?
Dionysius the Areopagite's spouses include Damaris[8].
What did Dionysius the Areopagite do for work?
Dionysius the Areopagite worked as a presbyter[5] and bishop[6].