No. 743 in the Index · Religion
Augustine of Hippo
Christian theologian, philosopher, and saint (354–430).
The record
Augustine of Hippo was a Christian theologian, philosopher, and saint. Born on 13 November 354 in Thagaste, Hippo died on 28 August 430 in Hippo Regius at the age of 75.
Positions held include bishop of Hippo Regius (396). Notable works include Confessions, The City of God and On the Trinity.
With a Wikipedia article in 227 languages, Augustine of Hippo is No. 743 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 13 November 354, Thagaste
- Died
- 28 August 430, Hippo Regius (aged 75)
- Country
- Ancient Rome
- Known as
- Philosopher, theologian, autobiographer
- Field
- Religion
- Languages
- Latin, Punic
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 227
Did you know
42
Was 42 when first bishop of Hippo Regius (396).
75
Lived to 75.
13 Nov
Shares a birthday with Huang Xianfan and Robert Louis Stevenson.
2
Two people in the Index born in Thagaste, with Monica of Hippo.
227
Has a Wikipedia article in 227 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 396–Bishop of Hippo Regius
Connections
Augustine of Hippo
- FatherPatricius
- MotherMonica of Hippo
- SiblingPerpetua of Hippo
- SiblingNavigius of Hippo
- ChildAdeodatus
One has a profile here.
Notable works
Notable works
- Confessions
- The City of God
- On the Trinity
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