THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Ambrose

Roman theologian and Bishop of Milan (c. 340–397)

Ambrose has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists in 339 in Augusta Treverorum, Ancient Rome.

Born

in 339

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: April 5, 397

Source:

All birth date sources

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Original calendar: Julian. This broad date cannot be represented as a single Gregorian date; the original value is shown.

Birthplace
Augusta Treverorum, Ancient Rome, Trier, Germany
Professions
philosopher, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop, theologian, politician, writer
Citizenship
Ancient Rome

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: in 339 (Autoritats UB; Musicalics; Integrated Authority File; Encyclopædia Britannica Online; Encyclopædia Universalis; CONOR.SI) or in 340 (BeWeB).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

in 340

Precision: year · Rank: normal

Original calendar: Julian. This broad date cannot be represented as a single Gregorian date; the original value is shown.

More about Ambrose

Family

Sibling
Saint Marcellina
Sibling
Satyrus of Milan

All birth date sources

A source is P248 “stated in” or a non-Wikimedia reference URL. Import-only references do not qualify.

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

Questions people ask

Where was Ambrose born?

Ambrose was born in Augusta Treverorum, Ancient Rome; Trier, Germany.

When did Ambrose die?

Ambrose died on April 5, 397.