Directory 3,334 of 7,622 figures
Figures — Christianity
People on the record,
and people in the telling.
Never confused
Figures in Christianity
Worldwide, 1st century CE to the present.
1,561–1,680 of 3,334
Most linked first
Ordered by how many Wikipedias have an article on each — a measure of how widely a subject is written about, not of its importance to any tradition.
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Euphrosyne of Polotsk Belarusian saint and abbess -
Franz Xaver von Baader German philosopher and theologian (1765-1841) -
Fulbert of Chartres French Christian bishop, (960-1028 CE) -
Fulgentius of Ruspe 6th-century Bishop of Ruspe -
George V of Georgia King of Georgia (1286-1346) -
George XII of Georgia King of Georgia (Kingdom of Kartli and Kakheti) - Judaism Gomer Bible character, son of Japheth (Genesis 10)
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Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna of Russia Russian grand duchess (1890–1958); granddaughter of Alexander II, daughter of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich of Russia and Princess Alexandra of Greece and Denmark -
Ignatius of Constantinople 9th century Patriarch of Constantinople -
Ildephonsus of Toledo Scholar and theologian -
Jacob Christian Schäffer German inventor, professor, botanist, entomologist and ornithologist (1718–1790) -
Judaism Jair Seventh judge of Israel -
Joachim II Hector, Elector of Brandenburg Elector of Brandenburg (1505-1571) -
John of Ruysbroeck Brabantian mystic and writer (1293–1381) -
Judaism Jubal Biblical figure (Genesis 4)
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Justin Francis Rigali Catholic cardinal -
Katrin Göring-Eckardt German politician -
Judaism Lamech Biblical figure, descendant of Cain (Genesis 4)
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Lanfranc Prior of Bec, Archbishop of Canterbury and Roman Catholic blessed -
Louis Philippe I, Duke of Orléans French royal (1725–1785) -
Lydia of Thyatira 1st‑century Lydian merchant of purple cloth, Christian saint, early European convert to Christianity mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles -
Margaret II, Countess of Hainaut Countess suo jure of Holland, Zeeland and Hainaut (1311-1356) -
Margaret Pole, Countess of Salisbury English peeress, daughter of George, Duke of Clarence (1473-1541) -
Maria Theresa of Austria, Queen of Saxony Queen Consort of Saxony -
Mechthild of Magdeburg German mystic -
Nicholas Cabasilas Byzantine mystic -
Ottavio Farnese Duke of Parma (1524-1586) -
Otto of Bamberg 12th‑century German bishop and missionary, Catholic saint, mediator during the Investiture Controversy and known as the ‘Apostle of Pomerania‘ -
Paolo Romeo Italian archbishop -
Peter of Alcantara Spanish Franciscan friar, Roman Catholic saint -
Princess Mafalda of Savoy Italian princess (1902–1944), landgravine of Hesse from 1940 to 1944 -
Princess Sophia of the United Kingdom British princess; daughter of King George III and Queen Charlotte (1777-1848) -
Richard Hooker English bishop and Anglican Divine -
Romuald Founder of the Camaldolese order -
Stephen Uroš I of Serbia Serbian king (1220-1277) -
Sverker II of Sweden King of Sweden - Thomas Traherne English poet
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William I, Duke of Aquitaine Duke of Aquitaine -
Zeno of Verona Italian Catholic bishop and saint (300-371)
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Abbot Oliba Catalan count, abbot and bishop (c.971-1046) -
Agnes of France, Duchess of Burgundy Regent (1260-1327) -
Albert of Riga Bishop (1160s–1229)
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Judaism Amminadab Son of Aram, belonging to the Tribe of Judah. -
Anders Chydenius Swedish priest and politician (1729–1803) -
Antonio Guevara Noroña Spanish roman-catholic bishop -
Archduke Albrecht, Duke of Teschen Austrian officer (1817–1895) -
Archduke Rainer Joseph of Austria Austrian archduke (1783-1853) -
Aristarchus of Thessalonica Ancient Roman saint -
Judaism Asenath Biblical figure, wife of Joseph -
Judaism Balak Biblical character (Book of Numbers) -
Cláudio Hummes Catholic cardinal (1934–2022) -
Cyril of Turaw Belarusian and Ukrainian saint -
Edward of Middleham, Prince of Wales Only legitimate child of Richard III of England -
Euphemia Christian virgin and martyr saint -
Flavia Julia Constantia 4th-century Roman empress and wife of Licinius -
Fortún Garcés of Pamplona King of Pamplona from 882 to 905 -
Francis Hyacinth of Savoy Duke of Savoy (1632-1638) -
Gerard de Ridefort Knight Templar -
Giovanni Borgia, 2nd Duke of Gandia Son of Pope Alexander VI -
Giuseppe Castiglione Italian monk, missionary and painter (1688-1766) -
Gundobad King of the Burgundians
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Henry Bishop of Finland -
Hermann Samuel Reimarus German philosopher -
Hermenegild Visigothic prince and Catholic martyr -
James Anthony Froude English historian, novelist and biographer (1818–1894) -
Joachim Neander German minister and composer -
Johannes Magnus Swedish historian and Catholic archbishop -
John Stevens Henslow British botanist, priest and geologist (1796-1861) -
John Taylor British-born American religious leader and third president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1808–1887) -
John the Merciful Patriarch of Alexandria - Magnus Felix Ennodius Bishop of Pavia
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Judaism Naamah Biblical figure (Genesis 4) -
Natalie of Serbia Serbian queen (1859–1941) -
Nicholas of Japan Russian Orthodox priest -
Olaus Petri Clergyman, writer, judge and major contributor to the Protestant Reformation in Sweden
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Patriarch Philaret of Moscow Patriarch of Moscow and all Russia -
Peter Chanel Catholic priest, missionary, and martyr (1803-1841) -
Prince Nicolae of Romania Romanian Royal (1903–1978), prince regent of Romania from 1927 to 1930 -
Princess Augusta Sophia of the United Kingdom Sixth child and second daughter of King George III and Queen Charlotte -
Princess Milica of Montenegro Montenegrin princess and Grand Duchess of Russia (1866-1951) -
Richard Price British philosopher, preacher and mathematician (1723–1791) -
Rogneda Viking princess -
Rupert of Salzburg Frankish bishop -
Saint Emeric of Hungary Son of King St. Stephen I of Hungary and Giselle of Bavaria. -
Saint Onuphrius Desert father -
Saturninus 3rd century founding Bishop of Toulouse -
Simeon of Jerusalem Human biblical figure in Acts 13:1, early bishop of Jerusalem -
Steen Steensen Blicher Danish writer (1782-1848) -
Stephen Kim Sou-hwan South Korean Roman Catholic cardinal and Servant of God -
Titus Brandsma Dutch Carmelite friar, Catholic priest, professor of philosophy and saint (1881–1942) -
Judaism Tubal-cain Biblical figure (Genesis 4)
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Twenty-six Martyrs of Japan Japanese missonaries and converts to the Catholic church, venerated as Saints -
Vsevolod II of Kiev Grand Prince of Kiev -
William of Gellone Count of Toulouse and saint -
Wilton Daniel Gregory American Cardinal -
Judaism Abdon Male human biblical figure in Judges 12:13-15, judge of Israel -
Judaism Abiathar Male human biblical figure in 1 Samuel 22:20-23 &c, high priest at Nob -
Adela of France Countess of Flanders (1009–1079) -
Aelia Flaccilla 4th-century Roman empress -
Aelred of Rievaulx English monk, author and saint (1110–1167) -
Æthelred of Mercia King of Mercia -
Afonso I 1st Duke of Braganza (1377-1461) -
Judaism Amalek Biblical figure, son of Eliphaz son of Esau -
Anthony Mary Claret Spanish Roman Catholic bishop, missionary and saint (1807-1870) -
Archduchess Eleanor of Austria Archduchess of Austria (1534-1594) -
Archduchess Maria Theresa of Austria-Teschen Queen Consort of Two Sicilies -
Archduke Leopold Wilhelm of Austria Austrian archduke (1614-1662) -
Ashot II of Armenia Armenian king -
Judaism Avishag Pretty woman of biblical Shunem chosen to be a servant to King David (First Book of Kings) -
Benedict of Aniane Benedictine monk and reformer -
Benito Jerónimo Feijoo Spanish monk and scholar -
Bernard de Montfaucon French monk and scholar (1655–1741) -
Bernard Francis Law Catholic cardinal (1931–2017) -
Bruno the Great Archbishop of Cologne -
Caesarius of Arles Merovingian archbishop and saint -
Charles III Philip, Elector Palatine Elector Palatine, Duke of Jülich and Berg and Count Palatine of Neuburg (1661-1742) - Coelius Sedulius 5th-century Roman poet
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Constantina Daughter of Roman emperor Constantine the Great -
disciple whom Jesus loved Phrase found in the Gospel of John (21:20 etc.), traditionally identified with John the Evangelist and John the Apostle
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Dorothea of Caesarea Catholic saint
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