Simon of Cyrene

human biblical figure in Matthew 27:32, man who was forced by the Romans to carry the cross of Jesus
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Simon of Cyrene

Summary

Simon of Cyrene is a human biblical figure[1]. His place of birth was Cyrene[2]. He was born on 100 BC[3]. He died on 100[4]. He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5]

Key Facts

  • Simon of Cyrene was born in Cyrene[2].
  • Simon of Cyrene was born on 100 BC[3].
  • Simon of Cyrene died on 100[4].
  • A child of Simon of Cyrene was Alexander[6].
  • A child of Simon of Cyrene was Rufus of Thebes[7].
  • Simon of Cyrene is recorded as male[8].
  • Simon of Cyrene's instance of is recorded as human biblical figure[9].
  • Simon of Cyrene's Commons category is recorded as Simon of Cyrene[10].
  • Simon of Cyrene's said to be the same as is recorded as Simeon of Jerusalem[11].
  • Simon of Cyrene's given name is recorded as Shimon[12].
  • Simon of Cyrene's feast day is recorded as December 1[13].
  • Simon of Cyrene's work location is recorded as Cyrene[14].
  • Simon of Cyrene's work location is recorded as Palestine[15].
  • Simon of Cyrene's described by source is recorded as Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus[16].
  • Simon of Cyrene's replaces is recorded as Jesus Christ[17].
  • Simon of Cyrene's present in work is recorded as Matthew 27[18].
  • Simon of Cyrene's present in work is recorded as Mark 15[19].
  • Simon of Cyrene's present in work is recorded as Luke 23[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Cyrene[2], Simon of Cyrene… he was born on 100 BC[3].

Personal Life

Children include Alexander[6], a human biblical figure[21] and Rufus of Thebes[7], a human biblical figure[22].

Death and Burial

Simon of Cyrene died on 100[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Simon of Cyrene include Order of him[23], an award[24], in South Africa[25], founded in 1960[26].

Why It Matters

Simon of Cyrene has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

Entities named for him include Order of him[23], an award[24], in South Africa[25], founded in 1960[26].

FAQs

Where was Simon of Cyrene born?

Simon of Cyrene's place of birth was Cyrene[2].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [6] . wikidata.org.
  5. [7] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [23] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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