THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Gregory of Nazianzus

Christian saint and theologian (c. 329 – 390)

Gregory of Nazianzus has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists in 329 in Nazianzus, Turkey.

Born

in 329

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

Died: in 390

Source:

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
Nazianzus, Turkey, Arianzos
Professions
theologian, bishop, religious leader, poet, preacher, priest, Doctor of the Church, epigrammatist
Citizenship
Ancient Rome

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: in 329 (Integrated Authority File; hymnary.org) or in 330 (Biographical Dictionary of Georgia; 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 330

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 Gregory of Nazianzus

Family

Mother
Nonna of Nazianzus
Father
Gregory of Nazianzus the Elder
Sibling
Caesarius of Nazianzus

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 Gregory of Nazianzus born?

Gregory of Nazianzus was born in Nazianzus, Turkey; Arianzos.