Gennadius Scholarius
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Summary
Gennadius Scholarius was born on January 1, 1400[1], in Istanbul[2]. He died on January 1, 1473[3], in Saint John the Baptist Monastery, Serres[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], writer[6], Eastern Orthodox priest[7], patriarch[8], and scholar[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,354 views/month, #7,191 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Byzantine Empire[11], Ottoman Empire[12]
- Position held: Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople[13]
- Religion or worldview: Eastern Orthodoxy[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Gennadius Scholarius[16]
- Given name: Gennady[17]
- Student of: Gemistus Pletho[18], John Chortasmenos[19], Mark of Ephesus[20]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: medieval Greek[25]
- Name in native language: Γεννάδιος Σχολάριος[26]
- Writing language: medieval Greek[27]
Why It Matters
Gennadius Scholarius has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 60 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Gennadius Scholarius born?
Gennadius Scholarius's place of birth was Istanbul[2].
Where did Gennadius Scholarius die?
Gennadius Scholarius passed away in Saint John the Baptist Monastery, Serres[4].
What did Gennadius Scholarius do for work?
Gennadius Scholarius worked as a philosopher[5], writer[6], Eastern Orthodox priest[7], patriarch[8], and scholar[9].