Agathias
Byzantine poet and historian
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Summary
Agathias was born on 536[1] in Myrina[2]. He died on 582[3] in Constantinople[4]. He worked as a historian[5], lawyer[6], epigrammatist[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (738 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 530[10]
- Date of death: 580[11]
- Country of citizenship: Byzantine Empire[12]
- Notable work: Agathias Historiae[13], Patria of Myrina[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Agathias[16]
- Topic's main category: Category:Agathias[17]
- Floruit: 600[18]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[19], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20], Pauly–Wissowa[21], Orthodox Theological Encyclopedia[22], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[23], Otto's encyclopedia[24], The Catholic Encyclopedia[25], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[27], Library of the World's Best Literature[28], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: medieval Greek[30], Ancient Greek[31]
- Commons Creator page: Agathias[32]
- Name in native language: Άγαθίας σχολαστικός[33]
- Time period: Byzantine Empire[34]
Why It Matters
Agathias has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
Works attributed to him include Palatine Anthology[37], a manuscript collection[38].
FAQs
Where was Agathias born?
Agathias was born in Myrina[2].
Where did Agathias die?
Agathias died in Constantinople[4].
What did Agathias do for work?
Agathias worked as a historian[5], lawyer[6], epigrammatist[7], and writer[8].