St. Peter the Apostle: Facts & Related Content
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Facts
| Also Known As | Saint Peter the Apostle • Simeon • Cephas • Simon |
|---|---|
| Born | Israel |
| Died | c.64 • Rome • Italy |
| Title / Office | pope (-64) |
| Notable Works | letters of Peter |
| Role In | Council of Jerusalem |
Did You Know?
- Peter, as an uneducated fisherman, would likely have only spoken Aramaic, not Hebrew or Greek.
- St. Peter's Basilica is named after this Peter.
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