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Perpetua

180 – 203

Carthaginian Christian writer and martyr

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About Perpetua

Lived 180 – 203 (aged 22–23). Perpetua was a Roman writer.

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Important facts

Born

180

Birth century

2nd century

Died

7 March 203, Carthage

Occupation

Writer

Nationality

Ancient Rome

Also known as

Holy Martyr Perpetua, St Perpetua, Saint Perpetua, Vibia Perpetua, Perpetua of Carthage, Vivia Perpetua

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Perpetua's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Perpetua?

Carthaginian Christian writer and martyr

When was Perpetua born?

Perpetua was born in 180.

When did Perpetua die?

Perpetua died on 7 March 203 in Carthage.

What was Perpetua's occupation?

Perpetua was a writer.

What nationality was Perpetua?

Perpetua was Roman.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Perpetua

· Wikidata: Q12871157

· DBpedia: Perpetua

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