Capernaum
Capernaum ranks 14,449th in number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Sipoo, Maghreb, and Kabylia. The most famous people from Capernaum are Matthew the Apostle. Capernaum has been the birth place of many religious figures. Capernaum is located in Israel.
Capernaum was a fishing village established during the time of the Hasmoneans, located on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee. It had a population of about 1,500 in the 1st century AD. Archaeological excavations have revealed two ancient synagogues built one over the other. A house turned into a church during the Byzantine period is held by Christian tradition to have been the home of Saint Peter. Read more on Wikipedia
People
In 10, Capernaum was the birth place of 1 globally memorable people, including Matthew the Apostle.
People Born in Capernaum
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Occupations
Most individuals born in present day Capernaum were religious figures (1), while most who died were .
Occupational Trends
Throughout history religious figures have been the profession with the most memorable people born in present day Capernaum, including Matthew the Apostle.
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Overlapping Lives
Below is a visual represetation of the lifespans of the top 0 globally memorable people born in Capernaum since 1700.
