THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
St. James the Elder
one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus
St. James the Elder was born approximate in Bethsaida, Israel and died in 44.
Born
approximate
Died: in 44
Source:
No external source identified
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
- Bethsaida, Israel
- Professions
- apostle, missionary, fisher
- Citizenship
- Ancient Rome
More about St. James the Elder
Family
- Sibling
- John the Evangelist
All birth date sources
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Questions people ask
Where was St. James the Elder born?
St. James the Elder was born in Bethsaida, Israel.
When did St. James the Elder die?
St. James the Elder died in 44.