Deioces
the founder of the Kingdom of Medes (700–678 BC)
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Deioces
Summary
Deioces is a human[1]. He died on 675 BC[2]. He worked as a ruler[3]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (277 views/month, #7,144 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Deioces died on 675 BC[2].
- Among Deioces's spouses was wife of Deioces[5].
- A child of Deioces was Phraortes[6].
- Deioces held citizenship in Median Kingdom[7].
- Deioces worked as a ruler[3].
- Deioces held the position of King of Media[8].
- Deioces is recorded as male[9].
- Deioces's instance of is recorded as human[10].
- Deioces's noble title is recorded as King of Media[11].
- Deioces's Commons category is recorded as Deioces[12].
- Deioces's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[13].
- Deioces's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[14].
- Deioces's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[15].
- Deioces's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[16].
- Deioces's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[17].
- Deioces's P14536 is recorded as 407244[18].
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Career and Affiliations
Deioces's professions included ruler[3]. He held the position of King of Media[8].
Personal Life
Among Deioces's spouses was wife of him[5]. A child of him was Phraortes[6].
Death and Burial
Deioces died on 675 BC[2].
Why It Matters
Deioces ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (277 views/month, #7,144 of 1,000,298).[4] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]
FAQs
Who was Deioces married to?
Deioces's spouses include wife of Deioces[5].
What did Deioces do for work?
Deioces worked as ruler[3].