Satyrus of Milan
Saint
About Satyrus of Milan
Lived 339 – 378 (aged 38–39). Satyrus of Milan was a beamter.
Satyrus of Milan was an Italian Catholic administrator born in Augusta Treverorum, who was the brother of Ambrose of Milan and Marcellina.
He was born around 331 at Augusta Treverorum (modern Trier, Germany), moved to Rome with his family and was subsequently trained as a lawyer.
Appointed prefect to one of the Roman provinces, he resigned his post when Ambrose became Archbishop of Milan in order to assume administration of the secular affairs of the archdiocese.
He died unexpectedly at Milan in 378 and was eulogised by his brother with the funeral sermon, On the Death of a Brother (De excessu fratris Satyri). The church of Santa Maria presso San Satiro in Milan refers to him.
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Who was Satyrus of Milan?
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When was Satyrus of Milan born?
Satyrus of Milan was born in 339 in Trier.
When did Satyrus of Milan die?
Satyrus of Milan died in 378 in Milan.
What was Satyrus of Milan's occupation?
Satyrus of Milan was a beamter.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Satyrus of Milan. https://biography.guide/satyrus-of-milan/
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