Abgarus VIII of Osroene (Person, Concept)

Canonical URI: http://nomisma.org/id/abgarus_viii_osroene

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Abgarus VIII of Osroene (en), Abgar VIII. (de), Abgar VIII (es)Additional labels
Alternate Label
Abgar the Great (en)

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Abgar VIII of Edessa, also known as Abgar the Great or Abgar bar Ma'nu, was an Arab king of Osroene from 177-212 CE. Abgar the Great was most remembered for his alleged conversion to Christianity in about 200 CE and the declaration of Christianity as the official religion of the city at that time.

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http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q320149
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https://ikmk.smb.museum/ndp/person/10003
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