Nicodemus
Pharisee, biblical figure appearing in the Gospel of John
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Summary
Nicodemus is a human biblical figure[1]. He was born in ancient Israel and Judah[2]. He died on 100[3] in Judaea[4]. He ranks in the top 5% of human biblical figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,895 views/month).[5]
Key Facts
- Sex or gender: male[6]
- Commons category: Nicodemus[7]
- Canonization status: saint[8]
- Said to be the same as: Nicodemus ben Gurion[9]
- Given name: Nicodemo[10]
- Feast day: August 31[11]
- Topic's main category: Category:Nicodemus[12]
- Commons gallery: Nicodemus[13]
- Depicted by: The Head of Nicodemus in Prayer (after Rogier van der Weyden)[14], San Giovanni evangelista, Nicodemo e Maria Maddalena (Lamentation)[15]
- Floruit: 100[16]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[17], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[18], New Encyclopedic Dictionary[19], Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus[20]
- Native label: Νικόδημος[21]
- Different from: Nicomedes[22], Nicodemus[23], Nikodemus[24]
- P14536: 348394[25]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Nicodemus include nicodemite[26].
Why It Matters
Nicodemus has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
Entities named for him include nicodemite[26].
FAQs
Where was Nicodemus born?
Nicodemus was born in ancient Israel and Judah[2].
Where did Nicodemus die?
Nicodemus passed away in Judaea[4].