Sylvester I
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Summary
Sylvester I was born on January 1, 300[1], in Rome[2]. He died on December 31, 335[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as a religious leader[5]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,430 views/month, #7,044 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Catacomb of Priscilla[7]
- Position held: Pope[8]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Commons category: Sylvester I[11]
- Canonization status: pre-congregation saint[12]
- Diocese: Diocese of Rome[13]
- Given name: Silvester[14]
- Feast day: December 31[15]
- Topic's main category: Category:Sylvester I[16]
- Work location: Rome[17]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[18], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[20], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[22]
- Name in native language: Silvester I[23]
- Time period: Low Roman Empire[24]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Sylvester I include New Year's Eve[25], a holiday[26]; San Silvestro in Capite[27], a church building[28], in Italy[29], founded in 0701[30]; Saint Sylvester's Day[31], a religious holiday[32]; San Silvestro al Quirinale[33], a church building[34], in Italy[35], founded in 1001[36]; San Silvestro, Venice[37], a church building[38], in Italy[39], founded in 0850[40]; Santa Dorotea[41], a church building[42], in Italy[43], founded in 1401[44]; San Silvestro, L'Aquila[45], a church building[46], in Italy[47]; and San Silvestro[48], a Protestant church building[49], in Italy[50].
Why It Matters
Sylvester I has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 82 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
Entities named for him include New Year's Eve[25], a holiday[26]; San Silvestro in Capite[27], a church building[28], in Italy[29], founded in 0701[30]; Saint Sylvester's Day[31], a religious holiday[32]; San Silvestro al Quirinale[33], a church building[34], in Italy[35], founded in 1001[36]; San Silvestro, Venice[37], a church building[38], in Italy[39], founded in 0850[40]; and Santa Dorotea[41], a church building[42], in Italy[43], founded in 1401[44].
FAQs
Where was Sylvester I born?
Sylvester I was born in Rome[2].
Where did Sylvester I die?
Sylvester I passed away in Rome[4].
What did Sylvester I do for work?
Sylvester I worked as a religious leader[5].