RELIGIOUS FIGURE

Mary Magdalene

10 BC - 100

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Mary Magdalene (sometimes called Mary of Magdala, or simply the Magdalene or the Madeleine) was a woman who, according to the four canonical gospels, traveled with Jesus as one of his followers and was a witness to his crucifixion and resurrection. In Gnostic writings, Mary Magdalene is depicted as Jesus's closest disciple who uniquely understood his teachings, causing tension with Peter, and is honored as the "apostle to the apostles". Mary Magdalene was a historical figure, possibly from Magdala. She was a prominent follower of Jesus who was believed to have been healed by him, supported his ministry financially, and was present at his crucifixion and burial. Read more on Wikipedia

Her biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Mary Magdalene is the 72nd most popular religious figure (down from 26th in 2019), the 15th most popular biography from Israel (down from 10th in 2019) and the 12th most popular Israeli Religious Figure.

Mary Magdalene is most famous for being one of Jesus' most loyal followers and for being the first person to see him after his resurrection.

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Among RELIGIOUS FIGURES

Among religious figures, Mary Magdalene ranks 72 out of 3,187. Before her are Pope Pius VIII, Muhammad al-Bukhari, Pope Adrian VI, Ignatius of Loyola, Anthony the Great, and Pope Urban VIII. After her are Husayn ibn Ali, Pope Pius VI, Abu Hanifa, Isaiah, Pope Innocent III, and Pope Pius III.

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Among people born in 10 BC, Mary Magdalene ranks 2. Before her is Claudius. After her are James, son of Alphaeus, and Lucius Vitellius the Elder. Among people deceased in 100, Mary Magdalene ranks 6. Before her are Mary, mother of Jesus, Saint Joseph, Saint Anne, John the Apostle, and Elizabeth. After her are Zechariah, Bartholomew the Apostle, Josephus, Salome, Anna the Prophetess, and John the Evangelist.

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In Israel

Among people born in Israel, Mary Magdalene ranks 15 out of 466. Before her are Jonah (-850), Herod the Great (-73), Matthias the Apostle (1), James, brother of Jesus (-20), Samson (-1118), and Baldwin IV of Jerusalem (1161). After her are Isaiah (-800), Eusebius (265), Judas Iscariot (50), Benjamin Netanyahu (1949), Thomas the Apostle (1), and Bartholomew the Apostle (-100).

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Among RELIGIOUS FIGURES In Israel

Among religious figures born in Israel, Mary Magdalene ranks 12. Before her are Isaac (-1900), Elijah (-1000), Jonah (-850), Matthias the Apostle (1), James, brother of Jesus (-20), and Samson (-1118). After her are Isaiah (-800), Eusebius (265), Judas Iscariot (50), Thomas the Apostle (1), Bartholomew the Apostle (-100), and Saul (-1079).

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