Theophilus is a male given name with a range of alternative spellings. Its origin is the Greek word Θεόφιλος from θεός (God) and φιλία (love or affection) can be translated as "Love of God" or "Friend of God", i.e., it is a

theophoric name A theophoric name (from Greek: , ''theophoros'', literally "bearing or carrying a god") embeds the word equivalent of 'god' or God's name in a person's name, reflecting something about the character of the person so named in relation to that deit ...

, synonymous with the name ''

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'' which originates from Latin,

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in Slavic. Theophilus may refer to:

People

Arts

Theophilus Cibber Theophilus Cibber (25 or 26 November 1703 – October 1758) was an English actor, playwright, author, and son of the actor-manager Colley Cibber. He began acting at an early age, and followed his father into theatrical management. In 1727, Alex ...

(1703–1758), English actor, playwright, author, son of the actor-manager Colley Cibber * Theophilus Clarke (1776?–1831), English painter *

Theophilos Hatzimihail Theophilos Chatzimichail ( el, Θεόφιλος Χατζημιχαήλ or Θεόφιλος Κεφαλάς; born c. 1870, Vareia, near Mytilene, island of Lesbos; died in Vareia, Greece, 24 March 1934), known simply as Theophilos, was a Greek fo ...

(ca. 1870–1934), Greek folk painter from Lesbos *

Theophilus Presbyter Theophilus Presbyter ( fl. c. 1070–1125) is the pseudonymous author or compiler of a Latin text containing detailed descriptions of various medieval arts, a text commonly known as the ''Schedula diversarum artium'' ("List of various arts") or ''D ...

(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 Roger of Helmarshausen ( fl. 12th century) was a well-known goldsmith and metalwork artist, and also a Benedictine monk. Artistic career Roger is first heard of in connection with Stavelot Abbey in the Meuse valley, a centre of Mosan art, and espe ...

Historical

Theophilos (emperor) Theophilos ( gr, Θεόφιλος; sometimes Latinized or Anglicized as Theophilus or Theophilo; c. 812 20 January 842) was the Byzantine Emperor from 829 until his death in 842. He was the second emperor of the Amorian dynasty and the last em ...

(800 to 805–842), Byzantine Emperor (reigned 829–842), the second of the Phrygian dynasty *

Theophilus (geographer) Theophilus or Theophilos was a historian and geographer, if at least the passages about to be quoted refer to one and the same person. He is mentioned by Josephus (''c. Apion.'' i. 23) among those writers, who had noticed the Jews. The third book o ...

, ancient Greek geographer *

Theophilus (jurist) Theophilus is a male given name with a range of alternative spellings. Its origin is the Greek word Θεόφιλος from θεός (God) and φιλία (love or affection) can be translated as "Love of God" or "Friend of God", i.e., it is a theoph ...

(fl. 533), one author of the

Institutes of Justinian The ''Institutes'' ( la, Institutiones) is a component of the ''Corpus Juris Civilis'', the 6th-century codification of Roman law ordered by the Byzantine emperor Justinian I. It is largely based upon the '' Institutes'' of Gaius, a Roman jurist ...

Theophilos (king) Theophilus Dicaeus ( grc, Θεόφιλος Δίκαιος, Theophilos Dikaios) was a minor Indo-Greek king who ruled for a short time in the Paropamisadae. He was possibly a relative of Zoilus I and is only known from coins. It is possible that ...

, Indo-Greek king who ruled ''c.'' 90 BC *

Theophilus of Edessa Theophilus of Edessa (Greek: Θεόφιλος, 695–785 CE), also known as Theophilus ibn Tuma and Thawafil, was a Greco-Syriac medieval astrologer and scholar in Mesopotamia. In the later part of his life he was the court astrologer to the Abbasi ...

(695–785), medieval astrologer and scholar *

Theophilos Erotikos (10th century) Theophilos Erotikos ( gr, Θεόφιλος Ἐρωτικός, ) was a 10th-century Byzantine jurist and official. Life His origin and family are unknown, except that he was a relative by marriage of a certain ''patrikios'' Nikephoros, who was ...

, Byzantine jurist and geometer *

Theophilus Protospatharius Theophilus Protospatharius ( el, Θεόφιλος Πρωτοσπαθάριος; ca. 7th century) was the author of several extant Greek medical works of uncertain status, either from Philaretus or Philotheus. Nothing is known of his life or the ti ...

, (c. 7th century), Byzantine medical writer

Politics

Theophilus Bradbury Theophilus Bradbury (November 13, 1739September 6, 1803) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts. He graduated from Harvard College in 1757; taught school and studied law in Portland; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Portla ...

(1739–1803), U.S. Representative from Massachusetts *

Theophilus Eugene Connor Theophilus Eugene "Bull" Connor (July 11, 1897 – March 10, 1973) was an American politician who served as Commissioner of Public Safety for the city of Birmingham, Alabama, for more than two decades. A member of the Democratic Party, ...

(1897–1973), Birmingham, Alabama's notorious Commissioner of Public Safety during the American Civil Rights Movement *

Theophilus Danjuma Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma (born 9 December 1938) is a politician and retired Nigerian army lieutenant general who played a key role in post independence military and political events in Nigeria. Danjuma amassed an enormous fortune through ship ...

(born 1938), influential Nigerian soldier and politician *

Theophilus Eaton Theophilus Eaton (January 7, 1658) was a wealthy New England Puritan merchant, first Governor of New Haven Colony, Connecticut, co founder of that same colony and co founder of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. His brother, Nathaniel Eaton, w ...

(1590–1658), merchant, farmer, Puritan colonial leader, co-founder and first governor of New Haven Colony, Connecticut *

Theophilus Howard, 2nd Earl of Suffolk Theophilus Howard, 2nd Earl of Suffolk, (13 August 15843 June 1640) was an English nobleman and politician. Born at the family estate of Saffron Walden, he was the son of Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Suffolk, by his second wife, Catherine Knyvet ...

(1584–1640), English nobleman and politician * Theophilus F. Metcalf (1816–1891), American farmer and politician *

Theophilus Shepstone Theophilus Shepstone Sir Theophilus Shepstone (8 January 181723 June 1893) was a British South African statesman who was responsible for the annexation of the Transvaal to Britain in 1877. Early life Theophilus Shepstone was born at Westbury-o ...

(1817–1893), British South African statesman *

Theophilus Williams Theophilus Williams (7 August 1824 – 26 June 1904) was an Australian businessman of Welsh origin who served as mayor of Ballarat East for three separate terms. History Williams was born in Bristol, England, but grew up in Loughor, in the west of ...

(1824–1904), mayor of Ballarat

Military

Theophilos Erotikos Theophilos Erotikos ( el, ) was an 11th-century Byzantine general, and governor in Serbia and Cyprus, where he led a short-lived rebellion in 1042. Biography Serbian revolts Around 1034, according to John Skylitzes, the Serbs renounced Byzantine ...

(fl. 1034–1042), Byzantine general and governor, rebel in Cyprus * Theophilus H. Holmes (1804–1880), Confederate general in the American Civil War *

Theophilos Kourkouas Theophilos Kourkouas ( el, Θεόφιλος Κουρκούας, fl. ca. 920–960s) was a distinguished Byzantine general in the 10th century. He was also the grandfather of the Byzantine emperor John I Tzimiskes (r. 969–976). Biography Theoph ...

(920–970), Byzantine general, grandfather of emperor John I Tzimiskes *

Theophilus Weeks Theophilus Weeks (1708 – January 1772) was an early settler in the British colony of Province of North Carolina. He served as a soldier in the French and Indian War, and he was the founder of the town of Swansboro, North Carolina. Early life ...

(1708–1772), soldier in the French and Indian War

Religious

Patriarch Theophilus (disambiguation) Patriarch Theophilus or Theophilos may refer to: * Theophilus of Antioch, ruled in 169–182 * Theophilus I of Alexandria, ruled in 385–412 * Theophilus II (Coptic patriarch of Alexandria), reigned 952–956 * Theophilus II (Greek patriarch of ...

* Theophilus (biblical), person to whom the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles were addressed *

Theophilus of Antioch :''There is also a Theophilus of Alexandria'' (c. 412 AD). Theophilus ( el, Θεόφιλος ὁ Ἀντιοχεύς) was Patriarch of Antioch from 169 until 182. He succeeded Eros c. 169, and was succeeded by Maximus I c. 183, according to Henr ...

(died c. 183), Christian apologist and Patriarch of Antioch *

Theophilus, bishop of Caesarea Saint Theophilus (Greek: Θεόφιλος; died 195) was a bishop of Caesarea Maritima and teacher of Clement of Alexandria. He is known for his opposition to the Quartodecimans. He is commemorated on 5 March and his name means "Love of The God". ...

(fl. 195) * Theophilus the Deacon, martyr from Libya *

Theophilus (bishop of the Goths) Theophilus was a Gothic bishop who attended the First Council of Nicaea in 325 CE and was among those who signed the Nicene Creed. His name is also sometimes spelled Theophilas, such as Theophilas Gothiae, or Theophilos. Although the original ...

, first known Gothic bishop, participant of the First Council of Nicaea in 325 *

Theophilos the Indian Theophilos the Indian ( el, Θεόφιλος) (died 364), also called "the Ethiopian", was an Aetian or Heteroousian bishop who fell alternately in and out of favor with the court of the Roman emperor Constantius II. He is mentioned in the encycl ...

(fl. 354–364), Arian bishop, also called "The Ethiopian", probably from the Maldive Islands *

Pope Theophilus of Alexandria Theophilus of Alexandria may refer to: * Theophilus I of Alexandria, ruled in 385–412 * Theophilus II (Coptic patriarch of Alexandria), ruled in 952–956 * Theophilus II (Greek patriarch of Alexandria), ruled in 1010–1020 * Theophilus III of ...

(died c. 412), 23rd Pope of Alexandria *

Theophilus of Adana Saint Theophilus the Penitent or Theophilus of Adana (Greek: Θεόφιλος Άδανας, died 538 AD) was a cleric in the sixth century Church who is said to have made a deal with the Devil to gain an ecclesiastical position. His story is sig ...

(fl. 538), bishop who made a pact with the devil *

(1070–1125), Benedictine monk, author, metallurgist, artist and armourer — thought to be a pseudonym of Roger of Helmarshausen *

Theophilus Gale Theophilus Gale (1628–1678) was an English educationalist, nonconformist and theologian of dissent. Early life Gale was born at Kingsteignton, Devon, the son of Bridget Gale (née Walrond) and Theophilus Gale D. D. (died 1639), vicar of Kingste ...

(1628–1678), English nonconformist divine *

Theophilus Gates Theophilus Ransom Gates (January 12, 1787October 30, 1846) was an American religious leader who founded a sect known as the "Battle Axes", a free-love perfectionist Christian sect near Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Biography Theophilus Gates ...

(1787–1846), American religious leader *

Theophilus Lindsey Theophilus Lindsey (20 June 1723 O.S.3 November 1808) was an English theologian and clergyman who founded the first avowedly Unitarian congregation in the country, at Essex Street Chapel. Early life Lindsey was born in Middlewich, Cheshire, t ...

(1723–1808), English theologian * Theophilus, martyr and saint (see

Dorothea of Caesarea Dorothea of Caesarea (''Dorothea, Dora''; often just called ''Saint Dorothy'', died ca. 311 AD) is a 4th-century virgin martyr who was executed at Caesarea Mazaca. Evidence for her actual historical existence or ''acta'' is very sparse. She is ca ...

) * Theophilus of Kiev, monk and saint — see

Abraham and Onesimus of Kiev Abraham and Onesimus of Kiev were monks of the Kiev caves and lived in 12-13 c. They, with several others, are commemorated on Saturday after September 28. The others commemorated on that day include: *Alexius of Kiev, *Helladius of Kiev, *Siso ...

* Theophilus ben Ananus,

High Priest of Israel High Priest ( he, כהן גדול, translit=Kohen Gadol or ; ) was the title of the chief religious official of Judaism from the early post- Exilic times until the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans in 70 CE. Previously ...

Music

Theophilus London Theophilus Musa London (born February 23, 1987) is an American rapper and singer. A frequent collaborator of Kanye West, London was a producer on the 2022 album Donda 2 and was featured on West's 2015 single " All Day" which was nominated for sev ...

(born 1987), Trinidadian-American vocalist * Theophilus Martins (born 1987), American rapper, DJ, and model

Other

Theophilus Carter Theophilus Carter (1824 – 21 December 1904) was an eccentric British furniture dealer who may have been an inspiration for the illustration by Sir John Tenniel of Lewis Carroll's characters the Mad Hatter in his 1865 novel ''Alice's Adven ...

(1824–1904), British inventor and furniture dealer *

Theophilus Cazenove Theophilus Cazenove, or Theophile Cazenove (13 October 1740 – 6 March 1811), was a Dutch financier and one of the agents of the Holland Land Company. Life and career Theophilus Cazenove was baptized in the Westerkerk in Amsterdam as the son o ...

(1740–1811), Dutch financier and one of the agents of the Holland Land Company *

Theophilus Metcalfe Theophilus Metcalfe (bap. 1610 – c.1645) was an English stenographer. He invented a shorthand system that became popular, in particular, in New England, where it was used to record the Salem witch trials. Life Metcalfe was baptised in Richmo ...

(c 1610–c 1645), English stenographer *

Theophilus Redwood Theophilus Redwood (9 April 1806 – 5 March 1892) was a Welsh pharmacist who was one of the founding members of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain. He was born in Boverton, Llantwit Major. In 1820 he was apprenticed to his brother- ...

(1806–1892), Welsh pharmacist

Fictional characters

* Theophilus, a pagan lawyer supposedly converted by Saint

at the scene of her execution * Theophilus, one of Leibniz's interlocutors in his book ''

New Essays on Human Understanding ''New Essays on Human Understanding'' (french: Nouveaux essais sur l'entendement humain) is a chapter-by-chapter rebuttal by Gottfried Leibniz of John Locke's major work ''An Essay Concerning Human Understanding''. It is one of only two full-lengt ...

'' * Professor Theophilus Branestawm, the protagonist of the ''

Professor Branestawm ''Professor Branestawm'' is a series of thirteen Children's literature, children's books written by the English author Norman Hunter (author), Norman Hunter. Professor Theophilus Branestawm is depicted throughout the books as the archetypal absen ...

'' series of children's books * Theophilus Goon, a policeman in Enid Blyton's ''

Five Find-Outers ''The Five Find-Outers and Dog'', also known as ''The Five Find-Outers'', is a series of children's mystery books written by Enid Blyton. The first was published in 1943 and the last in 1961. Set in the fictitious village of Peterswood based o ...

'' series of children's mystery novels * Dr. Theophilus Grantly, in Anthony Trollope's novel ''

Barchester Towers ''Barchester Towers'' is a novel by English author Anthony Trollope published by Longmans in 1857. It is the second book in the ''Chronicles of Barsetshire'' series, preceded by ''The Warden'' and followed by ''Doctor Thorne''. Among other thing ...

'' * Theophilus Msimangu, in Alan Paton's ''

Cry, the Beloved Country ''Cry, the Beloved Country'' is a 1948 novel by South African writer Alan Paton. Set in the prelude to apartheid in South Africa, it follows a black village priest and a white farmer who must deal with news of a murder. American publisher Benne ...

'' * The title character of ''

Theophilus North ''Theophilus North'' is a 1973 autobiographical novel, the last novel written by Thornton Wilder. In 1988 it was adapted for the film '' Mr. North''. Plot summary In 1926 Theophilus North, 29 years old, leaves his four years employment at a Ne ...

'', the last novel written by Thornton Wilder, first published in 1973 *

Dr. Theophilus Tanner Deathlands is a series of novels published by Gold Eagle Publishing. The first novel, ''Pilgrimage to Hell'', was first published in 1986. This series of novels was first written by Christopher Lowder, under the pen name ''Jack Adrian''. Lowde ...

, from the Deathlands series of books *

Theophilus Thistle Theophilus Thistle is the title of a famous tongue-twister, of which there are multiple versions. One version reads as: :''Theophilus Thistle, the thistle sifter,'' :''In sifting a sieve full of un-sifted thistles,'' :''Thrust three thousand thi ...

, in a noted tongue-twister * Theophilus P. Wildebeeste, created by

Lenny Henry Sir Lenworth George Henry (born 29 August 1958) is a British actor, comedian, singer, television presenter and writer. Henry gained success as a stand-up comedian and impressionist in the late 1970s and early 1980s, culminating in ''The Lenn ...

* 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