·Meaning of name:Greek: "Large Hearted" and "Courageous"

·Other names/nicknames:None

·Profession:Before his calling to follow Christ, Simon was a zealous nationalist who wanted to drive out the Romans from the cities; his group tactics often resulted in bloody conflict.

·Best remembered for:Other than being listed as one of the twelve apostles 4 times, there is no other mention of him in scripture.

·Other memorable moments:None

·Relatives:Unknown

·General facts:Very little known about him.

·Death:Surnamed Zelotes, preached the Gospel in Mauritania, Africa, and even in Britain, in which latter country he was crucified, A.D. 74. (Fox’s Book of Martyrs)