Zechariah
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Summary
Zechariah is a human biblical figure[1]. He was born on January 1, 100 BC[2], in Hebron[3]. He died on 100[4] in Jerusalem[5]. He worked as a priest[6]. He draws 3,200 Wikipedia views per month (human biblical figure category, ranking #152 of 529).[7]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Elizabeth[8]
- Child: John the Baptist[9]
- Notable work: Benedictus[10]
- Religion or worldview: monotheism[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Family: Aaron[13], kohen[14], Tribe of Levi[15]
- Commons category: Saint Zachary[16]
- Canonization status: saint[17]
- Said to be the same as: Zechariah in Islam[18]
- Feast day: September 23[19], September 5[20]
- Topic's main category: Category:Saint Zachary[21]
- Medical condition: selective mutism[22]
- Depicted by: Annunciation to Zacharias[23], Blessing of the Baptist by Saint Zacharias[24]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25], Islamskiy entsiklopedicheskiy slovar'[26], Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus[27], Pauly–Wissowa[28]
- Present in work: Gospel of Luke[29]
- Name in native language: זכריה[30]
- Different from: Zechariah[31]
- P14483: s/san-zacarias[32], z/zacarias[33]
- P14750: 99D9-4378-E0CB-0BD2-F67E[34]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Zechariah include San Zaccaria[35], a church building[36], in Italy[37], founded in 0801[38].
Why It Matters
Zechariah has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
Works attributed to him include Benedictus[41], a Christian hymn[42]. Entities named for him include San Zaccaria[35], a church building[36], in Italy[37], founded in 0801[38].
FAQs
Where was Zechariah born?
Zechariah's place of birth was Hebron[3].
Where did Zechariah die?
Zechariah passed away in Jerusalem[5].
Who was Zechariah married to?
Zechariah's spouses include Elizabeth[8].
What did Zechariah do for work?
Zechariah worked as a priest[6].