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Irenaeus
2nd-century Greek bishop and Doctor of the Church.
The record
Irenaeus was a 2nd-century Greek bishop and Doctor of the Church. Born on 130 in İzmir, Irenaeus died on 202 in Lugdunum.
Positions held include Roman Catholic Bishop of Lyon and bishop. Notable works include Against Heresies.
With a Wikipedia article in 78 languages, Irenaeus is No. 6,525 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 130, İzmir
- Died
- 202, Lugdunum
- Country
- Asia
- Known as
- Christian theologian, presbyter, philosopher
- Nickname
- Apostle of the Gauls
- Field
- Religion
- Languages
- Ancient Greek, Latin
- Wikipedia editions
- 78
Did you know
72
Lived to 72.
44
One of 44 people in the Index born in İzmir, with Aristotle Onassis.
78
Has a Wikipedia article in 78 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- —Roman Catholic Bishop of Lyon
- —Bishop
Notable works
Notable works
- Against Heresies
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