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Sidonius Apollinaris

Gaulish poet, aristocrat and bishop (430-489)
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Sidonius Apollinaris
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Summary

Sidonius Apollinaris was born on November 5, 430[1], in Lugdunum[2]. He died on 489[3] in Arvernis[4]. He worked as a politician[5], Catholic priest[6], poet[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,223 views/month, #7,197 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Father: Father of Sidonius Apollinaris[10]
  • Spouse: Papianilla[11]
  • Child: Apollinaris of Clermont[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Ancient Rome[13]
  • Position held: Praefectus urbi[14], bishop of Auvergne[15], ancient Roman senator[16], Roman Catholic Bishop of Clermont[17]
  • Notable work: Life of Annianus[18], History[19], Correspondence[20], Carmina[21]
  • Religion or worldview: Christianity[22]
  • Sex or gender: male[23]
  • Commons category: Sidonius Apollinaris[24]
  • Canonization status: canonized saint[25]
  • Given name: Sidonius[26]
  • Feast day: August 21[27]
  • Student of: Faustus of Riez[28]
  • Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[29], BEIC Digital Library[30], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[31], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[32], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[33], Library of the World's Best Literature[34], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[35]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[36]
  • Commons Creator page: Sidonius Apollinaris[37]
  • Time period: Roman Empire[38]

Why It Matters

Sidonius Apollinaris has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Sidonius Apollinaris born?

Sidonius Apollinaris was born in Lugdunum[2].

Where did Sidonius Apollinaris die?

Sidonius Apollinaris passed away in Arvernis[4].

Who were Sidonius Apollinaris's parents?

Sidonius Apollinaris's father was Father of Sidonius Apollinaris[10].

Who was Sidonius Apollinaris married to?

Sidonius Apollinaris's spouses include Papianilla[11].

What did Sidonius Apollinaris do for work?

Sidonius Apollinaris worked as a politician[5], Catholic priest[6], poet[7], and writer[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] ↑ . Cassell's Dictionary of Norse Myth & Legend (2002 edition). wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  16. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] ↑ . nominis.cef.fr. nominis.cef.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] ↑ . Cassell's Dictionary of Norse Myth & Legend (2002 edition). wikidata.org.
  22. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . Nominis. nominis.cef.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . books.google.it. books.google.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . digitale.beic.it. digitale.beic.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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