John of Damascus is a human[1]. His place of birth was Damascus[2]. He was born on 675[3]. He died in Holy Lavra of Saint Sabbas[4]. He died on December 4, 749[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], writer[7], cleric[8], philosopher[9], and astronomer[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
John of Damascus's instance of is recorded as human[20].
John of Damascus's Commons category is recorded as John of Damascus[21].
John of Damascus's canonization status is recorded as saint[22].
John of Damascus's honorific prefix is recorded as Doctor of the Church[23].
John of Damascus's given name is recorded as Ioannis[24].
John of Damascus's feast day is recorded as December 4[25].
John of Damascus's relative is recorded as Mansur ibn Sarjun[26].
John of Damascus's floruit is recorded as 700[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Damascus[2], John of Damascus… he was born on 675[3]. His father was Sarjun ibn Mansur[12].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include theologian[6], writer[7], cleric[8], philosopher[9], astronomer[10], and composer[14]. Fields of work include theology[15], an academic discipline[28] and iconodule[16].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to John of Damascus is Trojeručica[17].
Personal Life
John of Damascus's religion is recorded as Catholicism[18].
Death and Burial
John of Damascus died on December 4, 749[5]. He passed away in Holy Lavra of Saint Sabbas[4].
Why It Matters
John of Damascus has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
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