Gregory I
6th-century Roman Pope, theologian and Church Father, Catholic and Orthodox saint, 64th Bishop of Rome and Doctor of the Church.
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Gregory I was a 6th-century Roman Pope, theologian and Church Father, Catholic and Orthodox saint, 64th Bishop of Rome and Doctor of the Church. Born on 540 in Rome, I died on 12 March 604 in Rome.
Positions held include Pope (590–604) and papal apocrisiarius to Constantinople. Notable works include Registrum Gregorii, Pastoral Care and Moralia in Job.
With a Wikipedia article in 112 languages, Gregory I is No. 5,204 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 540, Rome
- Died
- 12 March 604, Rome
- Known as
- Diplomat, Latin Catholic priest, writer
- Field
- Religion
- Languages
- Latin
- Wikipedia editions
- 112
Did you know
Was 50 when first pope (590).
Lived to 64.
One of 588 people in the Index born in Rome, with Julius Caesar.
Has a Wikipedia article in 112 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 590–604Pope
- —Papal apocrisiarius to Constantinople
Connections
- FatherGordianus
- MotherSaint Silvia
Notable works
Notable works
- Registrum Gregorii
- Pastoral Care
- Moralia in Job
- Omelie super Ezechielem
- Expositio in librum primum Regum
- Expositio super Cantica Canticorum
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