Saint Maurice
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Saint Maurice
Summary
Saint Maurice is a human[1]. His place of birth was Thebes[2]. He was born on 250[3]. He passed away in Saint-Maurice[4]. He died on January 1, 287[5]. He worked as a soldier[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]
Key Facts
- Born in Thebes[2], Saint Maurice…
- Saint Maurice died in Saint-Maurice[4].
- Saint Maurice was born on 250[3].
- Saint Maurice died on January 1, 287[5].
- Saint Maurice held citizenship in Ancient Rome[8].
- Saint Maurice worked as a soldier[6].
- Saint Maurice's religion is recorded as Christianity[9].
- Saint Maurice is recorded as male[10].
- Saint Maurice's instance of is recorded as human[11].
- Saint Maurice is part of Theban Legion[12].
- Saint Maurice's Commons category is recorded as Saint Maurice[13].
- Saint Maurice's military, police or special rank is recorded as centurion[14].
- Saint Maurice's canonization status is recorded as saint[15].
- The cause of death was decapitation[16].
- Saint Maurice's given name is recorded as Maurits[17].
- Saint Maurice's given name is recorded as Mauritius[18].
- Saint Maurice's feast day is recorded as September 22[19].
- Saint Maurice's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Saint Maurice[20].
- Saint Maurice's Commons gallery is recorded as Saint Maurice[21].
- Saint Maurice's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22].
- Saint Maurice dates from the Roman Empire[23].
- Saint Maurice's iconographic symbol is recorded as sword[24].
Body
Origins and Family
Saint Maurice was born in Thebes[2]. He was born on 250[3].
Career and Affiliations
Saint Maurice worked as a soldier[6].
Personal Life
Saint Maurice's religion is recorded as Christianity[9].
Death and Burial
Saint Maurice died on January 1, 287[5]. He passed away in Saint-Maurice[4]. The cause of death was decapitation[16].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Saint Maurice include Co-Cathedral Basilica of St. Mauritius and Companions[25], a minor basilica[26], in Italy[27], founded in 1781[28]; Bakonybél Abbey[29], a parish church[30], in Hungary[31]; Saint-Maurice[32], a church building[33], in France[34], founded in 1895[35]; Saint-Maurice church[36], a church building[37], in France[38]; Church of him[39], a church building[40], in Czech Republic[41], founded in 1403[42]; Basilique Saint-Maurice d'Épinal[43], a church building[44], in France[45]; Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[46], a dynastic order of knighthood[47], in Duchy of Savoy[48], founded in 1572[49]; and he church in Wrocław[50], a church building[51], in Poland[52], founded in 1268[53].
Why It Matters
Saint Maurice has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
Entities named for him include Co-Cathedral Basilica of St. Mauritius and Companions[25], a minor basilica[26], in Italy[27], founded in 1781[28]; Bakonybél Abbey[29], a parish church[30], in Hungary[31]; Saint-Maurice[32], a church building[33], in France[34], founded in 1895[35]; Saint-Maurice church[36], a church building[37], in France[38]; Church of him[39], a church building[40], in Czech Republic[41], founded in 1403[42]; and Basilique Saint-Maurice d'Épinal[43], a church building[44], in France[45].
FAQs
Where was Saint Maurice born?
Saint Maurice was born in Thebes[2].
Where did Saint Maurice die?
Saint Maurice passed away in Saint-Maurice[4].
What did Saint Maurice do for work?
Saint Maurice worked as soldier[6].