RELIGIOUS FIGURE
Polycarpus I of Byzantium
71 - 89

Polycarpus I of Byzantium
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 21 different languages on Wikipedia. Polycarpus I of Byzantium is the 2,696th most popular religious figure (down from 2,171st in 2024). (down from 3,003rd in 2019)
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Among RELIGIOUS FIGURES
Among religious figures, Polycarpus I of Byzantium ranks 2,696 out of 3,187. Before him are Philadelphus of Byzantium, Peter Okpaleke, Jean-Paul Vesco, 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.
Most Popular Religious Figures in Wikipedia
Go to all RankingsPhiladelphus of Byzantium
200 - 217
HPI: 56.71
Rank: 2,690
Peter Okpaleke
1963 - Present
HPI: 56.71
Rank: 2,691
Jean-Paul Vesco
1962 - Present
HPI: 56.70
Rank: 2,692
Amenirdis II
700 BC - 640 BC
HPI: 56.70
Rank: 2,693
Milman Parry
1902 - 1935
HPI: 56.69
Rank: 2,694
Pope Markianos of Alexandria
100 - 154
HPI: 56.68
Rank: 2,695
Polycarpus I of Byzantium
71 - 89
HPI: 56.67
Rank: 2,696
John Colet
1467 - 1519
HPI: 56.67
Rank: 2,697
Anselmo Lorenzo
1841 - 1914
HPI: 56.65
Rank: 2,698
Angelo Mai
1782 - 1854
HPI: 56.65
Rank: 2,699
Ratramnus
800 - 868
HPI: 56.63
Rank: 2,700
Cyril of Bulgaria
1901 - 1971
HPI: 56.63
Rank: 2,701
Mara Takla Haymanot
900 - 1000
HPI: 56.62
Rank: 2,702
Contemporaries
Among people born in 71, Polycarpus I of Byzantium ranks 2. Before him is Chadae of Goguryeo. Among people deceased in 89, Polycarpus I of Byzantium ranks 2. Before him is Lucius Antonius Saturninus.
Others Born in 71
Go to all RankingsChadae of Goguryeo
POLITICIAN
71 - 165
HPI: 64.06
Rank: 1
Polycarpus I of Byzantium
RELIGIOUS FIGURE
71 - 89
HPI: 56.67
Rank: 2
Others Deceased in 89
Go to all RankingsLucius Antonius Saturninus
POLITICIAN
20 - 89
HPI: 66.56
Rank: 1
Polycarpus I of Byzantium
RELIGIOUS FIGURE
71 - 89
HPI: 56.67
Rank: 2














