When is Saint Nicholas's birthday?

Saint Nicholas's birthday is March 15. He was born on March 15, AD 270 in Patara, Ancient Rome.

Who shares a birthday with Saint Nicholas?

Famous people who share Saint Nicholas's March 15 birthday include Andrew Jackson, Alia Bhatt, Paul Pogba, Emil von Behring and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Religion · AD 270–AD 343

Saint Nicholas — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 15 March AD 270 · Died: 6 December AD 343 · Age at death: 73

How old was Saint Nicholas when he died?

Saint Nicholas died aged 73. He was born on 15 March AD 270 and died on 6 December AD 343.

Christian bishop and the inspiration for the figure of Santa Claus

Did you know?He is the patron saint of children, sailors, and pawnbrokers, and was famous for his secret gift-giving.

Quick facts

Date of birth15 March AD 270
Date of death6 December AD 343
Age at death73
NationalityGreek
BirthplacePatara, Ancient Rome
Occupationpresbyter, Catholic bishop, bishop

Editor's Take:

Little is known for certain about Saint Nicholas. His legend grew enormously. Stories of secret gifts, especially coins left for three poor sisters, made him a symbol of kindness. Sailors, children and whole cities claimed him as protector. Dutch settlers carried Sinterklaas to New York. Writers and artists there turned him into the Santa Claus of Christmas. His feast day, 6 December, is still celebrated across Europe. Few figures from late antiquity remain so present in everyday life.

Key Milestones

300: Serves as Bishop of Myra (approximate date)
343: Dies, by tradition on 6 December
1087: His relics are taken to Bari
1600s: Dutch Sinterklaas customs spread his legend

Saint Nicholas of Myra (traditionally 15 March 270 – 6 December 343), also known as Nicholas of Bari, was an early Christian bishop of Greek descent from the maritime city of Patara in Anatolia (in modern-day Antalya Province, Turkey) during the time of the Roman Empire.

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Saint Nicholas: The Original Santa Claus

Greek bishop and saint, born c. 270

Saint Nicholas was born in Patara on 15 March 270.

He was Bishop of Myra in what is now Turkey.

He is the patron saint of children and sailors.

His legend inspired Santa Claus.

Career highlights

300Myra: bishop by about this date
325Nicaea: council tradition
343Death: Myra
1087Bari: relics moved
1600sSinterklaas: Dutch tradition

Did you know?Most of his relics have rested in Bari, Italy, since 1087.

Age at death: 73
Years since death: 1682

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When is Saint Nicholas's birthday?: Saint Nicholas's birthday is March 15. He was born on March 15, AD 270 in Patara, Ancient Rome.
How old was Saint Nicholas when he died?: Saint Nicholas died on December 6, AD 343, aged 73.
Who shares a birthday with Saint Nicholas?: Famous people who share Saint Nicholas's March 15 birthday include Andrew Jackson, Alia Bhatt, Paul Pogba, Emil von Behring and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

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