20-515: (Redirected from Theophila ) For other uses, see Theophilus (disambiguation) . Theophilus Pronunciation / θ i ˈ ɒ f ɪ l ə s / Origin Meaning Love of God Friend of God Region of origin Greek Other names Variant form(s) Théophile, Teófilo , Feofil Theophilus is a male given name with
40-607: A Serbian lord that held Zeta and Ston, organized a revolt while the Byzantines arranged the succession of the throne. Vojislav was defeated and imprisoned in Constantinople , and his holdings were restored under the control of Erotikos, who had the title " strategos of Serbia". Vojislav however managed to escape his imprisonment at the Byzantine capital, and organized another revolt in late 1037 or early 1038, targeting
60-424: A noted tongue-twister Theophilus P. Wildebeeste, created by Lenny Henry The title character of Theophilus (comic strip) , a religious comic strip published 1966–2002 The title character of Theofilos (film) , a 1987 Greek film about painter Theofilos Hatzimichail See also [ edit ] Theofelus , surname and given name Theophil , a given name Teófilo , a given name Theophilia ,
80-481: A pagan lawyer converted by Saint Dorothea of Caesarea at the scene of her execution, martyr, Theophilus ben Ananus , High Priest of Israel . Music [ edit ] Theophilus London (born 1987), Trinidadian-American vocalist Theophilus Martins (born 1987), American rapper, DJ, and model Other [ edit ] Theophilus Carter (1824–1904), British inventor and furniture dealer Theophilus Cazenove (1740–1811), Dutch financier and one of
100-754: A policeman in Enid Blyton's Five Find-Outers series of children's mystery novels Dr. Theophilus Grantly, in Anthony Trollope's novel Barchester Towers Theophilus Msimangu, in Alan Paton's Cry, the Beloved Country The title character of Theophilus North , the last novel written by Thornton Wilder, first published in 1973 Dr. Theophilus Tanner , from the Deathlands series of books Theophilus Thistle , in
120-675: A range of alternative spellings. Its origin is the Greek word Θεόφιλος from θεός ( theós , "God") and φιλία ( philía , "love or affection") can be translated as "Love of God" or "Friend of God", i.e., it is a theophoric name , synonymous with the name Amadeus which originates from Latin, Gottlieb in German and Bogomil or Bogumił in Slavic. Theophilus may refer to: People [ edit ] Arts [ edit ] Theophilus Cibber (1703–1758), English actor, playwright, author, son of
140-514: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Theophilos Erotikos Theophilos Erotikos ( Greek : Θεόφιλος Ἐρωτικός ) was an 11th-century Byzantine general, and governor in Serbia and Cyprus , where he led a short-lived rebellion in 1042. Around 1034, according to John Skylitzes , the Serbs renounced Byzantine rule; Stefan Vojislav ,
160-964: The American Civil Rights Movement Theophilus Daniel (1817–1893), New Zealand politician Theophilus Danjuma (born 1938), influential Nigerian soldier and politician Theophilus Eaton (1590–1658), merchant, farmer, Puritan colonial leader, co-founder and first governor of New Haven Colony, Connecticut Theophilus Howard, 2nd Earl of Suffolk (1584–1640), English nobleman and politician Theophilus F. Metcalf (1816–1891), American farmer and politician Theophilus Shepstone (1817–1893), British South African statesman Theophilus Williams (1824–1904), mayor of Ballarat Military [ edit ] Theophilos Erotikos (fl. 1034–1042), Byzantine general and governor, rebel in Cyprus Theophilus H. Holmes (1804–1880), Confederate general in
180-831: The American Civil War Theophilos Kourkouas (920–970), Byzantine general, grandfather of emperor John I Tzimiskes Theophilus Weeks (1708–1772), soldier in the French and Indian War Religious [ edit ] Patriarch Theophilus (disambiguation) Theophilus (biblical) , person to whom the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles were addressed Theophilus of Antioch (died c. 183), Christian apologist and Patriarch of Antioch Theophilus, bishop of Caesarea (fl. 195) Theophilus
200-711: The Deacon , martyr from Libya Theophilus (bishop of the Goths) , first known Gothic bishop, participant of the First Council of Nicaea in 325 Theophilos the Indian (fl. 354–364), Arian bishop, also called "The Ethiopian", probably from the Maldive Islands Pope Theophilus of Alexandria (died c. 412), 23rd Pope of Alexandria Theophilus of Adana (fl. 538), bishop who made a pact with
220-477: The actor-manager Colley Cibber Theophilus Clarke (1776?–1831), English painter Theophilos Hatzimihail (c. 1870–1934), Greek folk painter from Lesbos Theophilus Presbyter (1070–1125), Benedictine monk, and author of the best-known medieval "how-to" guide to several arts, including oil painting — thought to be a pseudonym of Roger of Helmarshausen Historical [ edit ] Theophilos (emperor) (c. 812–842), Byzantine Emperor (reigned 829–842),
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#1732771872077240-640: The agents of the Holland Land Company Theophilus Metcalfe (bap. 1610–c. 1645), English stenographer who invented a popular shorthand system Theophilus Redwood (1806–1892), Welsh pharmacist Fictional characters [ edit ] Theophilus, one of Leibniz's interlocutors in his book New Essays on Human Understanding Professor Theophilus Branestawm, the protagonist of the Professor Branestawm series of children's books Theophilus Goon,
260-554: The devil Theophilus Presbyter (1070–1125), Benedictine monk, author, metallurgist, artist and armourer — thought to be a pseudonym of Roger of Helmarshausen Theophilus Gale (1628–1678), English nonconformist divine Theophilus Gates (1787–1846), American religious leader Theophilus Herter (1913–1987), American Anglican bishop Theophilus Lindsey (1723–1808), English theologian Theophilus, martyr and saint (see Dorothea of Caesarea ) Theophilus of Kiev, monk and saint — see Abraham and Onesimus of Kiev Theophilus,
280-606: The 💕 Theophilus is a masculine given name. Theophilus or Theofilos may also refer to: Theophilus (crater) , on the Moon MS Theofilos , a passenger/vehicle ferry built in 1975 Theophilus (comic strip) , an American religious comic strip from 1966 to 2002 Theofilos (film) , a 1987 Greek film about painter Theofilos Hatzimichail See also [ edit ] Emma Theofelus (born 1996), Namibian politician and government deputy minister thiophilus Topics referred to by
300-505: The intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Theophilus&oldid=1257207739 " Categories : Given names Greek masculine given names Masculine given names Given names of Greek language origin Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description is different from Wikidata All set index articles Theophilus (disambiguation) From Misplaced Pages,
320-400: The local populace to revolt, especially against the local krites (senior fiscal and judicial official), who was accused of excessive taxation and murdered by the rebels. The new emperor, Constantine IX Monomachos , sent a fleet under Constantine Chage, which quickly suppressed the rebellion and arrested Erotikos. The rebel was brought to Constantinople, where he was paraded on horseback in
340-460: The love or favour of God Jedediah , a given name also meaning "Friend of God" Godwin (disambiguation) , the equivalent Anglo-Saxon name Guðni [ is ] , the Icelandic form of the name [REDACTED] Name list This page or section lists people that share the same given name . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change that link to point directly to
360-399: The pro-Byzantine Serbian lords in the neighbouring regions of Duklja : Travunija and Zahumlje . Vojislav managed to expel Erotikos and asserted himself as "Prince of the Serbs". Erotikos was nevertheless appointed as governor of Cyprus, and in 1042, at the death of Michael V and the resulting turmoil in the imperial government, he decided to take advantage of the situation: he incited
380-434: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Theophilus . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Theophilus_(disambiguation)&oldid=1232212545 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
400-786: The second of the Phrygian dynasty Theophilus (geographer) , ancient Greek geographer Theophilus (jurist) (fl. 533), one author of the Institutes of Justinian Theophilus (Indo-Greek) (fl. 130 or 90 BC), Indo-Greek king Theophilus of Edessa (695–785), medieval astrologer and scholar Theophilos Erotikos (10th century) , Byzantine jurist and geometer Theophilus Protospatharius , (c. 7th century), Byzantine medical writer Politics [ edit ] Theophilus Bradbury (1739–1803), U.S. Representative from Massachusetts Theophilus Eugene Connor (1897–1973), Birmingham, Alabama's notorious Commissioner of Public Safety during
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