John of Damascus

John of Damascus or John Damascene, born Yūḥana ibn Manṣūr ibn Sarjūn, was a Christian monk, priest, hymnographer, and apologist.

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Who was born first?

• John of Damascus was born 10 years before Shantideva
• John of Damascus was born 26 years before Li Bai
• John of Damascus was born 32 years before Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i
• John of Damascus was born 35 years before Rabia of Basri
• John of Damascus was born 37 years after Huineng

Timeline

1. Huineng638–713
2. John of Damascus (this page)circa AD 675 – December 4, AD 749
3. Shantidevacirca AD 685 – circa AD 763
4. Li BaiMay 19, AD 701 – November 30, AD 762
5. Abd al-Rahman al-Awza'i707–774
6. Rabia of BasriAD 710s – AD 801

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