Lawrence of Rome
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Summary
Lawrence of Rome was born on December 31, 225[1], in Osca[2]. He died on August 10, 258[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as a latin catholic deacon[5] and deacon[6]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,122 views/month, #6,467 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Basilica of Saint Lawrence Outside the Walls[8]
- Father: Orentius of Huesca[9]
- Mother: Patientia of Huesca[10]
- Country of citizenship: Ancient Rome[11]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Commons category: Saint Lawrence[14]
- Canonization status: hieromartyr[15]
- Cause of death: death by burning[16]
- Significant event: martyrdom of Lawrence of Rome[17]
- Feast day: August 10[18]
- Topic's main category: Category:Saint Lawrence[19]
- Depicted by: Saint Lawrence[20], Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence[21], The Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence[22], Madonna Enthroned with Child between Saint Lawrence, Saint Ursula, and senator Lorenzo Pasqualigo[23]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], Otto's encyclopedia[25], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[26], Metropolitan Museum of Art Tagging Vocabulary[27], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[28], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[29], The New Student's Reference Work[30], New International Encyclopedia[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[32]
- Name in native language: Laurentius[33]
- Time period: High Roman Empire[34], Low Roman Empire[35]
- Subject has role: Christian martyr[36], martyr[37]
- Domain of saint or deity: Huesca[38], San Lorenzo de El Escorial[39], San Lorenzo[40]
- Sibling: Orientius[41]
- Iconographic symbol: gridiron[42]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Lawrence of Rome include St. Lawrence River[43], a river[44], in Canada[45]; Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial[46], a Roman Catholic monastery[47], in Spain[48], founded in 1563[49]; Basilica of San Lorenzo[50], a parish church[51], in Italy[52], founded in 0400[53]; Basilica of Saint Lawrence Outside the Walls[54], a minor basilica[55], in Italy[56], founded in 0501[57]; St. Lawrence[58], a church building[59], in Germany[60], founded in 1250[61]; Genoa Cathedral[62], a Catholic cathedral[63], in Italy[64], founded in 1098[65]; San Lorenzo, Venice[66], a former church building[67], in Italy[68]; and Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk[69].
Why It Matters
Lawrence of Rome has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 73 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]
Entities named for him include St. Lawrence River[43], a river[44], in Canada[45]; Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial[46], a Roman Catholic monastery[47], in Spain[48], founded in 1563[49]; Basilica of San Lorenzo[50], a parish church[51], in Italy[52], founded in 0400[53]; Basilica of Saint Lawrence Outside the Walls[54], a minor basilica[55], in Italy[56], founded in 0501[57]; St. Lawrence[58], a church building[59], in Germany[60], founded in 1250[61]; and Genoa Cathedral[62], a Catholic cathedral[63], in Italy[64], founded in 1098[65].
FAQs
Where was Lawrence of Rome born?
Lawrence of Rome was born in Osca[2].
Where did Lawrence of Rome die?
Lawrence of Rome passed away in Rome[4].
Who were Lawrence of Rome's parents?
Lawrence of Rome's father was Orentius of Huesca[9]. Lawrence of Rome's mother was Patientia of Huesca[10].
What did Lawrence of Rome do for work?
Lawrence of Rome worked as a latin catholic deacon[5] and deacon[6].