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Saint Patrick

5th-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland.

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Saint Patrick was a 5th-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Born on 385 in Roman Britain, Saint Patrick died on 17 March 461 in Saul.

Positions held include Roman Catholic Bishop of Armagh (445–455) and emeritus bishop (455–493).

With a Wikipedia article in 76 languages, Saint Patrick is No. 3,757 in the People and Position Index.

Born
385, Roman Britain
Died
17 March 461, Saul
Known as
Farmer, missionary, writer
Nickname
Apostle of Ireland
Field
Religion
Wikipedia editions
76

Did you know

60

Was 60 when first roman Catholic Bishop of Armagh (445).

76

Lived to 76.

3

One of 3 people in the Index born in Roman Britain, with Boudica.

76

Has a Wikipedia article in 76 languages.

Computed from the Index and Wikidata.

Career

Positions held

  1. 445–455Roman Catholic Bishop of Armagh
  2. 455–493Emeritus bishop

Connections

Saint Patrick
  • FatherCalpornius
  • MotherConchesa
  • SiblingTigris of Ireland

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Sources

  1. Wikidata Q165479 (facts, CC0)
  2. Wikimedia pageviews API (popularity)