When and where was Augustine of Hippo born?
Augustine of Hippo was born on the 13th of November 354 in the North African town of Thagaste. He was a Roman African from a Berber family that had been Roman citizens for a century.
Common questions about Augustine of Hippo
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What event caused Augustine of Hippo to convert to Christianity?
Augustine of Hippo converted to Christianity in late August of 386 after hearing a child's voice in a garden tell him to take up and read. He opened the writings of Paul and read Romans 13:13 and 14, which commanded him to put on the Lord Jesus Christ.
When did Augustine of Hippo die and what was happening at that time?
Augustine of Hippo died on the 28th of August 430 during the Vandal siege of Hippo. He spent his final days in prayer and repentance before the Vandals lifted the siege shortly after his death.
What major work did Augustine of Hippo write after the Visigoths sacked Rome?
Augustine of Hippo wrote The City of God after the Visigoths sacked Rome in 410. This work reimagined the relationship between the Church and the state and became a foundational text for medieval political thought.
Who were the parents of Augustine of Hippo and what were their religious beliefs?
Augustine of Hippo's mother was Monica, a devout Christian, and his father was Patricius, a pagan who converted to Christianity only on his deathbed. His mother followed him to Milan and arranged a marriage for him while his father remained a pagan until dying.