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Jerome

4th and 5th-century Catholic and Eastern Orthodox saint and Doctor of the Church.

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Jerome was a 4th and 5th-century Catholic and Eastern Orthodox saint and Doctor of the Church. Born on 345 in Stridon, Jerome died on 30 September 420 in Bethlehem.

Positions held include secretary. Notable works include Vulgate, De viris illustribus and Chronicon.

With a Wikipedia article in 108 languages, Jerome is No. 2,288 in the People and Position Index.

Born
345, Stridon
Died
30 September 420, Bethlehem
Country
Ancient Rome
Known as
Cleric, theologian, historian
Field
Religion
Languages
Latin, Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew
Wikipedia editions
108

Did you know

75

Lived to 75.

108

Has a Wikipedia article in 108 languages.

Computed from the Index and Wikidata.

Career

Positions held

  1. —Secretary

Notable works

Notable works

  • Vulgate
  • De viris illustribus
  • Chronicon
  • Commentary on Paul's Epistle to the Galatians

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Sources

  1. Wikidata Q44248 (facts, CC0)
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