About Nikon of Jerusalem
Lived 1388 – 1468 (aged 79–80). Nikon of Jerusalem was a writer and monk.
Nikon of Jerusalem (; c. 1380 – after 1468) was a Serbian medieval writer.
Life Nikon may have been of Greek origin.
Nikon's activities can be traced only from 1439. He corresponded extensively with Jelena Lazarević from this date. Between 31 August and 25 November 1442, he received the great schema tonsure and took the religious name Nikandar. As Nikandar, he drafted and witnessed the last will and testament of Jelena on 25 November 1442. His work can also be found in the Hexaemeron in the Manuscript No 21 of the Monastery of Savina.
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Who was Nikon of Jerusalem?
Serbian writer
When was Nikon of Jerusalem born?
Nikon of Jerusalem was born in 1388.
When did Nikon of Jerusalem die?
Nikon of Jerusalem died in 1468.
What was Nikon of Jerusalem's occupation?
Nikon of Jerusalem was a writer and monk.
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