John the Baptist
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John the Baptist was born in 6 BC in Ein Karem.[1] His father was Zechariah, and his mother was Elizabeth.[2][2]
He died in 30 in Machaerus.[1] The cause of death was decapitation.
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Samaria[8]
- Father: Zechariah[9]
- Mother: Elizabeth[10]
- Ethnic group: Jewish people[11]
- Position held: prophet[12]
- Student: historical Jesus[13]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Saint John the Baptist[16]
- Canonization status: canonized saint[17]
- Said to be the same as: John the Baptist in Islam[18], Child Saint John[19]
- Cause of death: decapitation[20]
- Residence: Judaean Desert[21]
- Given name: Yohanan[22]
- Significant event: John the Baptist in the wilderness[23], Baptism of Jesus[24], Hagenpreek[25]
- Feast day: June 24[26]
- Topic's main category: Category:John the Baptist[27]
- Commons gallery: John the Baptist[28]
- Work location: Judea[29], Palestine[30]
- Relative: Jesus Christ[31], Mary[32]
- Manner of death: extra-judicial killing[33]
- Depicted by: Saint John the Baptist Preaching[34], Saint John the Baptist[35], Statue of Saint Giovanni Battista[36], Blessing of the Baptist by Saint Zacharias[37], Cameo with Saint John the Baptist[38], Dish of John the Baptist[39], Young Saint John the Baptist with ram[40], St. John taking leave from his family[41], St. John the Baptist and episodes from his life[42], Stories of John the Baptist and John the Evangelist[43], Stories of Saint John the Baptist (after Andrea of the Sarto)[44], Three Scenes of John the Baptist[45], Urn of the relics of St John the Baptist[46], St John the Baptist in the desert[47]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for John the Baptist include Knights Hospitaller[48], a religious military order[49], founded in 1099[50]; St. John's[51], a big city[52], in Canada[53], founded in 1497[54]; Archbasilica of St. John Lateran[55], a Catholic cathedral[56], in Italy[57]; San Juan[58], a municipality of Puerto Rico[59], in United States[60], founded in 1521[61]; Saint John[62], a city in New Brunswick[63], in Canada[64], founded in 1604[65]; Kupala Night[66]; St. John's University[67]; and Florence Baptistery[68].
Why It Matters
John the Baptist has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 168 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]
He has been cited as an influence by Jesus Christ[71], a deity[72].
Works attributed to him include Mandaean Book of John[73], a religious text[74]. Entities named for him include Knights Hospitaller[48], a religious military order[49], founded in 1099[50]; St. John's[51], a big city[52], in Canada[53], founded in 1497[54]; Archbasilica of St. John Lateran[55], a Catholic cathedral[56], in Italy[57]; San Juan[58], a municipality of Puerto Rico[59], in United States[60], founded in 1521[61]; Saint John[62], a city in New Brunswick[63], in Canada[64], founded in 1604[65]; and Kupala Night[66].
FAQs
Where was John the Baptist born?
John the Baptist's place of birth was Ein Karem[3].
Where did John the Baptist die?
John the Baptist died in Machaerus[5].
Who were John the Baptist's parents?
John the Baptist's father was Zechariah[9]. John the Baptist's mother was Elizabeth[10].
What did John the Baptist do for work?
John the Baptist worked as a hermit[6].
Who did John the Baptist influence?
John the Baptist has been cited as an influence by Jesus Christ[71].