John of Nikiû
John of Nikiû | |
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| Bishop of Nikiû (Pshiati), Nile Delta, Egypt | |
| In office fl. circa 680 – circa 690–700 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7th century |
| Died | Late 7th century |
| Known for | Chronicle covering history from Adam to the Muslim conquest of Egypt |
John of Nikiû (fl. 680–690) was an Egyptian Coptic bishop of Nikiû (Pashati) in the Nile Delta and general administrator of the monasteries of Upper Egypt in 696. He is the author of a Chronicle extending from Adam to the end of the Muslim conquest of Egypt. John of Nikiû's Chronicle contains important historical details otherwise unknown.