St. James the Elder
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St. James the Elder
Summary
St. James the Elder is a human biblical figure[1]. Born in Bethsaida[2], he… he was born on 1[3]. He passed away in Jerusalem[4]. He died on 44[5]. He worked as a fisher[6], missionary[7], and apostle[8]. He ranks in the top 3% of human_biblical_figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,331 views/month).[9]
Key Facts
- St. James the Elder was born in Bethsaida[2].
- St. James the Elder died in Jerusalem[4].
- St. James the Elder was born on 1[3].
- St. James the Elder died on 44[5].
- Burial took place at Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela[10].
- St. James the Elder's father was Zebedee[11].
- St. James the Elder's mother was Salome[12].
- St. James the Elder held citizenship in Ancient Rome[13].
- St. James the Elder is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[14].
- St. James the Elder's professions included fisher[6].
- St. James the Elder's professions included missionary[7].
- St. James the Elder worked as an apostle[8].
- St. James the Elder held the position of apostle[15].
- A notable student of St. James the Elder was Athanasius of Caesaraugusta[16].
- St. James the Elder was a member of Boanerges[17].
- St. James the Elder's religion is recorded as Christianity[18].
- St. James the Elder's religion is recorded as Judaism[19].
- St. James the Elder is recorded as male[20].
- St. James the Elder's instance of is recorded as human biblical figure[21].
- St. James the Elder's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- St. James the Elder is part of Twelve Apostles[23].
- St. James the Elder's Commons category is recorded as Saint James the Greater[24].
- St. James the Elder's canonization status is recorded as saint[25].
- The cause of death was decapitation[26].
- St. James the Elder's given name is recorded as Iakovos[27].
Body
Origins and Family
St. James the Elder's place of birth was Bethsaida[2]. He was born on 1[3]. His father was Zebedee[11]. His mother was Salome[12]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[14].
Education
St. James the Elder studied under Jesus Christ[28].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include fisher[6], missionary[7], and apostle[8]. St. James the Elder held the position of apostle[15]. A notable student of him was Athanasius of Caesaraugusta[16].
Personal Life
Religious affiliations include Christianity[18], a major religious group[29], founded in 0033[30] and Judaism[19], a religion[31], founded in -0500[32].
Death and Burial
St. James the Elder died on 44[5]. He passed away in Jerusalem[4]. The cause of death was decapitation[26]. Burial took place at Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for St. James the Elder include Way of Saint James[33], a trail system[34], in Spain[35]; Little Saint James[36], an island[37], in United States[38]; Santiago[39], a city in Chile[40], in Chile[41], founded in 1541[42]; St James's Palace[43], a palace[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1536[46]; Cross of Saint James[47], a crosses in heraldry[48], in Spain[49]; St Edmundsbury Cathedral[50], an Anglican or Episcopal cathedral[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1550[53]; Šibenik Cathedral[54], a cathedral[55], in Croatia[56], founded in 1431[57]; and Santa Maria in Monserrato degli Spagnoli[58].
Why It Matters
St. James the Elder ranks in the top 3% of human_biblical_figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,331 views/month).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 169 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
Entities named for him include Way of Saint James[33], a trail system[34], in Spain[35]; Little Saint James[36], an island[37], in United States[38]; Santiago[39], a city in Chile[40], in Chile[41], founded in 1541[42]; St James's Palace[43], a palace[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1536[46]; Cross of Saint James[47], a crosses in heraldry[48], in Spain[49]; and St Edmundsbury Cathedral[50], an Anglican or Episcopal cathedral[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1550[53].
FAQs
Where was St. James the Elder born?
St. James the Elder's place of birth was Bethsaida[2].
Where did St. James the Elder die?
St. James the Elder passed away in Jerusalem[4].
Who were St. James the Elder's parents?
St. James the Elder's father was Zebedee[11]. St. James the Elder's mother was Salome[12].
What did St. James the Elder do for work?
St. James the Elder worked as fisher[6], missionary[7], and apostle[8].