Mavilus
Christian martyr
About Mavilus
Lived 150 – 212 (aged 61–62).
Mavilus, distinguished as Mavilus of Hadrumetum, was an early Christian martyr during the persecutions of Caracalla. He suffered martyrdom at Hadrumetum, in 212, by being thrown to wild beasts, by order of Governor Scapula.
His feast day is 4 January.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mavilus?
Christian martyr
When was Mavilus born?
Mavilus was born in 150.
When did Mavilus die?
Mavilus died in 212 in Hadrumetum.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mavilus. https://biography.guide/mavilus/
MLA: "Mavilus." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mavilus/.
Chicago: "Mavilus." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mavilus/.
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