Croesus
King of Lydia
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Summary
Croesus was born on 596 BC[1] in Lydia[2]. He died in Sardis[3]. He worked as a statesperson[4]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,325 views/month, #6,466 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Father: Alyattes of Lydia[6]
- Child: Atys[7]
- Sex or gender: male[8]
- Family: Mermnades[9]
- Commons category: Croesus[10]
- Cause of death: death by burning[11]
- Relative: Agelaus[12], Cyaxares[13]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[14], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[15], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[16], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[17], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[18], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 5[19], Pauly–Wissowa[20]
- Name in native language: Κροῖσος[21]
- Different from: Kresus[22]
- Sibling: Aryenis[23]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[24]
- Significant place: Lydia[25]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Croesus include Kresus[26], a free software[27], founded in 2013[28].
Why It Matters
Croesus has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
Entities named for him include Kresus[26], a free software[27], founded in 2013[28].
FAQs
Where was Croesus born?
Croesus was born in Lydia[2].
Where did Croesus die?
Croesus died in Sardis[3].
Who were Croesus's parents?
Croesus's father was Alyattes of Lydia[6].
What did Croesus do for work?
Croesus worked as a statesperson[4].