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Paul the Apostle

Early Christian apostle and missionary (c. AD 5 – c. 64/65).

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Paul the Apostle was an Early Christian apostle and missionary (c. AD 5 – c. 64/65). Born in AD 5 in Tarsus, Apostle died in AD 66 in Rome.

Positions held include apostle (44). Notable works include Pauline epistles.

With a Wikipedia article in 197 languages, Paul the Apostle is No. 549 in the People and Position Index.

Born
AD 5, Tarsus
Died
AD 66, Rome
Country
Ancient Rome
Known as
Writer, theologian, missionary
Nickname
Apostle of the Gentiles
Field
Religion
Languages
Ancient Greek, Hebrew, Koine Greek, Latin
Wikipedia editions
197

Did you know

39

Was 39 when first apostle (44).

61

Lived to 61.

6

One of 6 people in the Index born in Tarsus, with Theodore of Tarsus.

197

Has a Wikipedia article in 197 languages.

Computed from the Index and Wikidata.

Career

Positions held

  1. 44–Apostle

Notable works

Notable works

  • Pauline epistles

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Sources

  1. Wikidata Q9200 (facts, CC0)
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