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Maximus the Greek, also known as Maximos the Greek or Maksim Grek (Greek: Μάξιμος ὁ Γραικός; Russian: Максим Грек; c. 1475 – c. 1556), was a Greek monk, publicist, writer, scholar, and translator active in Russia. He is also called Maximos the Hagiorite (Μάξιμος ὁ Ἁγιορίτης), as well as Maximus the Philosopher. His signature was Maximus Grecus Lakedaimon (lit. Maximus the Greek of, and originating from, Lakedaimonia) and his family origins were probably from Mystras, a location in Laconia, which was the geographical site of Ancient Sparta in the Peloponnese. Canonised in 1988, he is venerated as a saint by Eastern Orthodox Christians; with a feast day on 21 January.
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- Full name: Maximus the Greek
- Born: 1475-01-01
- Nationality: Tsardom of Russia
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q138302
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Who is Maximus the Greek?
Maximus the Greek, also known as Maximos the Greek or Maksim Grek (Greek: Μάξιμος ὁ Γραικός; Russian: Максим Грек; c. 1475 – c. 1556), was a Greek monk, publicist, writer, scholar, and translator active in Russia.
What nationality is Maximus the Greek?
Maximus the Greek is Tsardom of Russia.
When was Maximus the Greek born?
Maximus the Greek was born on 1475-01-01.
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