RELIGIOUS FIGURE

Palladius

401 - 450

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Palladius (fl. early 5th Century) was the first bishop of the Christians of Ireland, preceding Saint Patrick. It is possible that some elements of their life stories were later conflated in Irish tradition. Palladius was a deacon and member of one of the prominent families in Gaul. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Palladius is the 1,477th most popular religious figure (up from 2,882nd in 2019). (up from 4,383rd in 2019)

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Among RELIGIOUS FIGURES

Among religious figures, Palladius ranks 1,477 out of 3,187Before him are Ibn Babawayh, Claudio Gugerotti, Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria, Jan Puzyna de Kosielsko, William of St-Thierry, and Maria Celeste. After him are Walter Brandmüller, Bernard of Menthon, Lucian Mureșan, Hyacinth of Poland, Tim Keller, and John F. MacArthur.

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Among people born in 401, Palladius ranks 8Before him are Theodosius II, Buddhaghosa, Aelia Eudocia, Emperor Ankō, Stobaeus, and Barsanuphius. After him are Mamertus, Hermias, Solomon, Hilary of Arles, and Nechtan Morbet. Among people deceased in 450, Palladius ranks 8Before him are Galla Placidia, Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus, Julia of Corsica, Peter Chrysologus, Sozomen, and Vincent of Lérins. After him are Petronius of Bologna, Hermias, Koriun, Eznik of Kolb, and Vibius Sequester.

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