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, bishop of Myra, was the original Saint Nick.
Saint Nicholas.
Saint Nicholas.
He was a Catholic bishop.
St. Nicholas of Myra was from Asia Minor in what is today the country of Turkey.
Saint Nicholas was born in Patara, Roman Empire, which is now in Turkey.
Saint Nicholas, who was born in Asia Minor in the third century, was a Christian.
Nicholas was born about the year 270.
Nicholas of Myra was from the town of Myra in Asia Minor, today known as Turkey.
The original name of Santa Claus is "Saint Nicholas".St.Nicholas
The real Saint Nicholas was born in Asia Minor in the third century and was known for giving gifts secretly. Because of this, the Christmas Saint Nicholas was based on him.