Nicholas was famous for his generous gifts to the poor, in particular presenting the three impoverished daughters of a pious Christian with dowries so that they would not have to become prostitutes.

• 他因为他对穷人的慷慨大方而为很多人所知，尤其是他给一个虔诚的基督教徒的三个贫困潦倒的女儿们嫁妆，才使得她们没有沦落风尘。