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Also known as Balthasar, St. Balthazar, St. Balthasar, King Balthazar, King Balthasar, Bithisarea

according to Christian tradition, a king of Arabia and youngest of the three Magi who visited Jesus and gave the gift of myrrh; usually portrayed in paintings with the darkest hair of the three kings, or the darkest skin of the three kings

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Within Vinony's link graph, Balthazar is referenced by 156 other articles, and connects out to Christ Child, Cavalcade of Magi and Melchior.

Vinony files it under 1st-century BC Christian saints, Biblical Magi and Black people in European folklore.

Its subject is documented across 11 Wikipedia language editions.

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Gender
male
Occupation
sage
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Wangen Franziskanerkloster Krippe König Balthasar.jpg
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Balthazar (dark-skinned Wise Man)
member of
Biblical Magi
ethnic group
Black people
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gold
P8168
Surrey
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