RELIGIOUS FIGURE

Polycarpus I of Byzantium

71 - 89

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Polycarpus I of Byzantium (Greek: Πολύκαρπος) was a bishop of Byzantium. He succeeded bishop Onesimus of Byzantium in 69 AD, and served in that office until his death in 89 AD. His last eight years of office (from 81 AD) were during Roman emperor Domitian's persecution of the Christians. His relics are deposited in the church of Argyropouli. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Polycarpus I of Byzantium is the 2,691st most popular religious figure (down from 2,171st in 2019). (down from 3,003rd in 2019)

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Among RELIGIOUS FIGURES

Among religious figures, Polycarpus I of Byzantium ranks 2,691 out of 3,187Before him are Frederick Jagiellon, Philadelphus of Byzantium, Peter Okpaleke, Amenirdis II, Milman Parry, and Pope Markianos of Alexandria. After him are John Colet, Anselmo Lorenzo, Angelo Mai, Ratramnus, Cyril of Bulgaria, and Mara Takla Haymanot.

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Among people born in 71, Polycarpus I of Byzantium ranks 2Before him is Chadae of Goguryeo.  Among people deceased in 89, Polycarpus I of Byzantium ranks 2Before him is Lucius Antonius Saturninus.

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