Nicholas was born in Asia Minor during the third century in the Greek colony of Patara. He later became bishop of the town of Maya, also in Asia Minor - what is known today as Turkey.
Nicholas of Myra was from the town of Myra in Asia Minor, today known as Turkey.
Saint Nicholas was born in Asia Minor in the Greek colony of Patras, now modern day Turkey, then known as Myra and today as Lycia. He was born about the year 270.
He was born in the town of Myra. Of course, the country was not called Turkey at the time.
saint nicholas of myra was about 73 years old when he died.
Little is known about the birth of St. Nicholas of Myra. It occurred about the year AD 270 and died in AD 343.
He was born in the third century and died in the fourth.
Saint Nicholas was born in Patara, Roman Empire, which is now in Turkey.
Saint Nicholas, bishop of Myra, was the original Saint Nick.
Saint Nicholas.
Saint Nicholas.
He was a Catholic bishop.
Nicholas was born about the year 270.
Saint Nicholas, who was born in Asia Minor in the third century, was a Christian.
Saint Nicholas of Myra was born in what today is known as Turkey.
Saint Nicholas was born in the ancient Greek city of Patara, which is located in modern-day Turkey. So, he can be considered of Greek and Turkish heritage.
Nicholas of Myra was from the town of Myra in Asia Minor, today known as Turkey.
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