Attalus I
King of Pergamon, reigned 241–197 BC
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Summary
Attalus I was born on January 1, 269 BC[1]. He died on January 1, 197 BC[2], in Pergamon[3]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,283 views/month, #7,213 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Father: Attalus of Pergamum[5], Eumenes I[6]
- Mother: Antiochis[7]
- Spouse: Apollonis of Cyzicus[8]
- Child: Attalus II Philadelphus[9], Eumenes II[10], Athenaeus of Pergamon[11], Philetaerus[12]
- Position held: king[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Family: Attalid dynasty[15]
- Noble title: Basileus[16]
- Commons category: Attalus I[17]
- Participated in conflict: Battle of the Caecus River[18]
- Described by source: Pauly–Wissowa[19], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[20], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[21], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[23], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek[25]
- Time period: Hellenistic period[26]
- Significant place: Mysia[27]
- P14536: 405649[28]
Why It Matters
Attalus I has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where did Attalus I die?
Attalus I died in Pergamon[3].
Who were Attalus I's parents?
Attalus I's father was Attalus of Pergamum[5]. Attalus I's mother was Antiochis[7].
Who was Attalus I married to?
Attalus I's spouses include Apollonis of Cyzicus[8].