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Also Known As Jesus of Galilee • ʿIsā • Jesus son of Joseph • Jesus of Nazareth • Christ • ʿIsā ibn Maryam • Jesus Christ • Jesus the Nazarene
Born c.6 BCE • Bethlehem
Died c.30 • Jerusalem • Israel
Notable Family Members mother Mary

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