Alexandros Polyhistor
1st-century BC Greek scholar
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Summary
Alexandros Polyhistor was born on 100 BC[1] in Miletus[2]. He died on 40 BC[3] in Laurentum[4]. He worked as a historian[5], writer[6], and geographer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (300 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Phrygia[9]
- Place of death: Rome[10]
- Country of citizenship: Ancient Rome[11]
- Field of work: philosophy[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Given name: Alexandros[14]
- Manner of death: accidental death[15]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[16], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[17], Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[18], Pauly–Wissowa[19], Orgelbrand's Universal Encyclopedia[20], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek[22]
- Name in native language: L.Cornelius Alexander[23]
- Time period: Late Roman Republic[24]
- Praenomen: Lucius[25]
- Nomen gentilicium: Cornelius[26]
- Cognomen: Alexander[27]
- Gens: Cornelia gens[28]
- Writing language: Ancient Greek[29]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[30]
Why It Matters
Alexandros Polyhistor has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Alexandros Polyhistor born?
Alexandros Polyhistor was born in Miletus[2].
Where did Alexandros Polyhistor die?
Alexandros Polyhistor passed away in Laurentum[4].
What did Alexandros Polyhistor do for work?
Alexandros Polyhistor worked as a historian[5], writer[6], and geographer[7].