Marcellus I
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Summary
Marcellus I was born on January 6, 255[1], in Rome[2]. He died on January 16, 309[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,000 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Catacomb of Priscilla[7]
- Country of citizenship: Ancient Rome[8]
- Native language: Latin[9]
- Position held: Pope[10]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Commons category: Marcellus I[13]
- Canonization status: saint[14]
- Given name: Marcel[15], Marcellus[16]
- Feast day: January 16[17]
- Work location: Rome[18]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[19], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[22], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23]
- Time period: Low Roman Empire[24]
- Subject has role: Christian martyr[25], Pope[26]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Biography[27], WikiProject Politicians[28], WikiProject Saints[29], WikiProject Vatican City[30], WikiProject European Microstates[31], WikiProject Catholicism[32], WikiProject Christianity[33]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Marcellus I include Saint Marcellus's flood[34], a storm surge[35], in Netherlands[36]; San Marcello al Corso[37], a church building[38], in Italy[39]; and Flood of San Marcello (1219)[40], a flood[41], in Netherlands[42].
Why It Matters
Marcellus I has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 68 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
Entities named for him include Saint Marcellus's flood[34], a storm surge[35], in Netherlands[36]; San Marcello al Corso[37], a church building[38], in Italy[39]; and Flood of San Marcello (1219)[40], a flood[41], in Netherlands[42].
FAQs
Where was Marcellus I born?
Marcellus I's place of birth was Rome[2].
Where did Marcellus I die?
Marcellus I passed away in Rome[4].
What did Marcellus I do for work?
Marcellus I worked as a Catholic priest[5].