Matthew the Apostle

Summary

Matthew the Apostle is a human biblical figure^[1]. Born in Land of Israel^[2], he… he was born on January 1, 10^[3]. He passed away in Ethiopia^[4]. He died on 74^[5]. He worked as a tax collector^[6], presbyter^[7], and publican^[8]. He ranks in the top 6% of human_biblical_figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,704 views/month).^[9]

Key Facts

• Born in Land of Israel^[2], Matthew the Apostle…
• Matthew the Apostle passed away in Ethiopia^[4].
• Matthew the Apostle was born on January 1, 10^[3].
• Matthew the Apostle died on 74^[5].
• Matthew the Apostle's father was Alphaeus^[10].
• Matthew the Apostle worked as a tax collector^[6].
• Matthew the Apostle's professions included presbyter^[7].
• Matthew the Apostle's professions included publican^[8].
• Matthew the Apostle held the position of apostle^[11].
• Matthew the Apostle's religion is recorded as Christianity^[12].
• Matthew the Apostle is recorded as male^[13].
• Matthew the Apostle's instance of is recorded as human biblical figure^[14].
• Matthew the Apostle's instance of is recorded as human^[15].
• Matthew the Apostle is part of Four Evangelists^[16].
• Matthew the Apostle is part of Twelve Apostles^[17].
• Matthew the Apostle's Commons category is recorded as Saint Matthew^[18].
• Matthew the Apostle's canonization status is recorded as saint^[19].
• The cause of death was decapitation^[20].
• Matthew the Apostle's residence is recorded as Capernaum^[21].
• Matthew the Apostle's given name is recorded as Matityahu^[22].
• Matthew the Apostle's significant event is recorded as Calling of Matthew^[23].
• Matthew the Apostle's feast day is recorded as September 21^[24].
• Matthew the Apostle's feast day is recorded as November 16^[25].
• Matthew the Apostle's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Saint Matthew^[26].
• Matthew the Apostle studied under Jesus Christ^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Matthew the Apostle's place of birth was Land of Israel^[2]. He was born on January 1, 10^[3]. His father was Alphaeus^[10].

Education

Matthew the Apostle studied under Jesus Christ^[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include tax collector^[6], presbyter^[7], and publican^[8]. Matthew the Apostle held the position of apostle^[11].

Personal Life

Matthew the Apostle's religion is recorded as Christianity^[12].

Death and Burial

Matthew the Apostle died on 74^[5]. He died in Ethiopia^[4]. The cause of death was decapitation^[20].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Matthew the Apostle include Gospel of Matthew^[28], a Gospel^[29]; San Mateo^[30], a city of California^[31], in United States^[32]; San Mateo County^[33], a county of California^[34], in United States^[35], founded in 1856^[36], headquartered in Redwood City^[37]; Rosslyn Chapel^[38], an Anglican church building^[39], in United Kingdom^[40], founded in 1446^[41]; Cathedral of St. He^[42], a Catholic cathedral^[43], in United States^[44], founded in 1840^[45]; St Matthew's Church^[46], a church building^[47], in Jersey^[48], founded in 1840^[49]; Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof Berlin^[50]; and St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus^[51].

Why It Matters

Matthew the Apostle ranks in the top 6% of human_biblical_figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,704 views/month).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[52] He is known by 106 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[53]

Works attributed to him include Gospel of Matthew^[54], a Gospel^[55]. Entities named for him include Gospel of Matthew^[28], a Gospel^[29]; San Mateo^[30], a city of California^[31], in United States^[32]; San Mateo County^[33], a county of California^[34], in United States^[35], founded in 1856^[36], headquartered in Redwood City^[37]; Rosslyn Chapel^[38], an Anglican church building^[39], in United Kingdom^[40], founded in 1446^[41]; Cathedral of St. He^[42], a Catholic cathedral^[43], in United States^[44], founded in 1840^[45]; and St Matthew's Church^[46], a church building^[47], in Jersey^[48], founded in 1840^[49].

FAQs

Where was Matthew the Apostle born?

Born in Land of Israel^[2], Matthew the Apostle…

Where did Matthew the Apostle die?

Matthew the Apostle passed away in Ethiopia^[4].

Who were Matthew the Apostle's parents?

Matthew the Apostle's father was Alphaeus^[10].

What did Matthew the Apostle do for work?

Matthew the Apostle worked as tax collector^[6], presbyter^[7], and publican^[8].