John Mark
Biblical saint
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Summary
John Mark was born on 10[1] in Cyrene[2]. He died on April 25, 68[3], in Alexandria[4]. He worked as an apostle[5]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,133 views/month, #6,952 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 12[7]
- Date of death: 68[8]
- Place of burial: St Mark's Basilica[9]
- Mother: Mary, mother of John Mark[10]
- Position held: apostle[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Canonization status: saint[13]
- Said to be the same as: Mark the Evangelist[14], Mark the cousin of Barnabas[15]
- Feast day: September 27[16], April 15[17]
- Described by source: Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus[18], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[20]
- Different from: João Marcos[21]
- Epithet: Marc[22]
Why It Matters
John Mark has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
FAQs
Where was John Mark born?
John Mark's place of birth was Cyrene[2].
Where did John Mark die?
John Mark passed away in Alexandria[4].
Who were John Mark's parents?
John Mark's mother was Mary, mother of John Mark[10].
What did John Mark do for work?
John Mark worked as an apostle[5].