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Quadratus of Athens

c. 69* – c. 129 · Bishop of Athens

* Date marked with an asterisk is a placeholder estimate (lifespan heuristic), not a sourced claim. Hover for the derivation.

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Earliest known Christian apologist, who addressed an apology to Hadrian c. 124-129. Eusebius preserves a single fragment claiming some healed by Christ survived 'into our own times'.

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Sources for biography

  • Eusebius, Hist. Eccl. 4.3 primary
  • Jerome, De Viris Illustribus 19 primary

documented connections(1)

  • knew of Jesus of Nazareth
    Quadratus' surviving fragment claims firsthand testimony was still alive in his day from those healed or raised by Jesus.
    Quadratus, Apology fragment in Eusebius HE 4.3.2

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