Historical FigureMale
Mauritius
died 287
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryMaurice was an Egyptian military leader who headed the legendary Theban Legion of Rome in the 3rd century, and is one of the favourite and most widely venerated saints of that martyred group. He is the patron saint of several professions, locales, and kingdoms.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
November 30, 249
Thebes
Date of death
January 1, 287
Saint-Maurice
Citizenship
Ancient Rome
Occupations & fields
soldiermilitary personnel
- Field and occupation
- římský voják, velitel thébské legie, mučedník
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