RELIGIOUS FIGURE

Saint David

512 - 589

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David (Welsh: Dewi Sant; Latin: Davidus; c. 500 – c. 589) was a Welsh Christian prelate who served as Bishop of Mynyw during the 6th century. He is the patron saint of Wales. David was a native of Wales, and tradition has preserved a relatively large amount of detail about his life. His birth date, however, is uncertain: suggestions range from 462 to 512. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Saint David is the 1,240th most popular religious figure (down from 1,005th in 2019), the 1,402nd most popular biography from United Kingdom (down from 1,020th in 2019) and the 32nd most popular British Religious Figure.

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Among RELIGIOUS FIGURES

Among religious figures, Saint David ranks 1,240 out of 3,187. Before him are George Hamartolos, Jürgen Moltmann, Nicholas of Japan, Felix of Valois, Eisai, and Clement Mary Hofbauer. After him are Jacob Baradaeus, William Levada, Margaret of Cortona, Jebtsundamba Khutuktu, Shoghi Effendi, and Dinkha IV.

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Among people born in 512, Saint David ranks 3. Before him are Eutychius of Constantinople, and Saint Maurus.  Among people deceased in 589, Saint David ranks 1. After him is Goiswintha.

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In United Kingdom

Among people born in United Kingdom, Saint David ranks 1,402 out of 8,785. Before him are Kate Atkinson (1951), Josiah Wedgwood (1730), Seamus Heaney (1939), Bob Hope (1903), Rafael Merry del Val (1865), and William Whewell (1794). After him are Samuel Pepys (1633), MF Doom (1971), Peter Burke (1937), Bill Shankly (1913), Liam Payne (1993), and George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen (1784).

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Among RELIGIOUS FIGURES In United Kingdom

Among religious figures born in United Kingdom, Saint David ranks 32. Before him are John Fisher (1469), Henry (1100), George Fox (1624), Ælfheah of Canterbury (954), John Smyth (1570), and Rafael Merry del Val (1865). After him are William Booth (1829), Stephen Harding (1059), Gildas (500), Edith Cavell (1865), Mary Ann Nichols (1845), and Simon Stock (1164).

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