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Ambrose

Roman theologian and Bishop of Milan (c. 340–397).

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Ambrose was a Roman theologian and Bishop of Milan. Born on 339 in Augusta Treverorum, Ambrose died on 4 April 397 in Mediolanum.

Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Milan (374–397), Roman governor and bishop. Notable works include Hymns, Hexaemeron and De virginibus.

With a Wikipedia article in 98 languages, Ambrose is No. 6,884 in the People and Position Index.

Born
339, Augusta Treverorum
Died
4 April 397, Mediolanum
Country
Ancient Rome
Known as
Writer, philosopher, theologian
Field
Religion
Languages
Latin, Ancient Greek
Wikipedia editions
98

Did you know

35

Was 35 when first roman Catholic Archbishop of Milan (374).

58

Lived to 58.

2

Two people in the Index born in Augusta Treverorum, with Valentinian II.

98

Has a Wikipedia article in 98 languages.

Computed from the Index and Wikidata.

Career

Positions held

  1. 374–397Roman Catholic Archbishop of Milan
  2. —Roman governor
  3. —Bishop

Connections

Ambrose
  • FatherAmbrosius
  • SiblingSatyrus of Milan
  • SiblingSaint Marcellina

Notable works

Notable works

  • Hymns
  • Hexaemeron
  • De virginibus
  • Versus de naturis rerum
  • De Abraham
  • De bono mortis
  • De fuga saeculi
  • De fide
  • De officiis ministrorum
  • De Spiritu Sancto

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Sources

  1. Wikidata Q43689 (facts, CC0)
  2. Wikimedia pageviews API (popularity)