Agricola facts for kids

Agricola is a Latin word that means "farmer." It's also the name of many different people, places, and other things!

People Named Agricola

Many people throughout history have been known by the name Agricola, either as a first name or a last name.

Famous People with Agricola as a First Name

Here are some important figures who had Agricola as part of their name:

• Gnaeus Julius Agricola (born 40 AD – died 93 AD): He was a Roman governor of Britannia (which is now Great Britain) from 77 to 85 AD. He was known for expanding Roman rule and for his military campaigns.
• Saints Vitalis and Agricola (died 304 AD): These two were early Christian martyrs. They are remembered for their faith.
• Agricola of Avignon (around 630 AD – around 700 AD): He was a bishop in the city of Avignon, France, and is recognized as a saint.
• Saint Agricola of Nevers (died 594 AD): He was also a bishop, serving in Nevers, France, and is considered a saint.

Well-Known People with Agricola as a Last Name

Many talented individuals have had Agricola as their family name:

• Alexander Agricola (1446–1506): A famous composer from the Renaissance period. He wrote beautiful music.
• Georgius Agricola (1494–1555): A German scholar and scientist. He is often called the "father of mineralogy" because of his important work studying minerals and mining.
• Mikael Agricola (1510–1557): A very important Finnish theologian and reformer. He is known for being the founder of literary Finnish and for translating the New Testament into Finnish.
• Rodolphus Agricola (1443–1485): A Dutch scholar and humanist. He was a key figure in spreading new ideas during the Renaissance in Northern Europe.

Writers Using the Name Agricola

Sometimes, people use a special pen name for their writings:

• John Young (merchant) (1773–1837): He was a merchant and writer from Nova Scotia, Canada. He used the pen name "Agricola" for his articles about farming and politics.

Places Called Agricola in the United States

You can find places named Agricola in different parts of the United States:

• Agricola, Florida: This was once a town built by a company.
• Agricola, Georgia: A small community in Georgia.
• Agricola, Kansas: Another small community.
• Agricola, Mississippi: An unincorporated community in Mississippi.

Other Uses of the Name Agricola

The name Agricola is also used for other things, from books to games!

• Agricola (book): This is a famous book written by the Roman historian Tacitus. It tells the story of his father-in-law, Gnaeus Julius Agricola.
• AGRICOLA: This is a large database that stores information about scientific papers related to agriculture. It's like a huge online library for farming research.
• Agricola (board game): A popular board game created in 2007 by Uwe Rosenberg. In the game, players manage a farm and try to make it successful.
• 3212 Agricola: This is the name of an asteroid in space!
• Auster Agricola: An aircraft from the 1950s. It was designed for agricultural uses, like crop dusting.
• Agricola (school): During World War II, this was a secret school in Poland. It was run by a resistance group called the Szare Szeregi to train non-commissioned officers.
• Agricola Street: A well-known street located in the North End of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

See also

In Spanish: Agrícola para niños

• Agricola's Ditch