Epaminondas
Theban general and statesman (419/411–362 BC)
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Summary
Epaminondas was born on 418 BC[1] in Thebes[2]. He died on January 1, 362 BC[3], in Mantineia[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], military leader[7], statesperson[8], and army officer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,883 views/month, #6,808 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Pelagos forest[11]
- Father: Polymnis[12]
- Country of citizenship: Thebes[13]
- Field of work: military affairs[14]
- Position held: strategos[15], Boeotarch[16]
- Religion or worldview: Ancient Greek religion[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: Epaminondas[19]
- Participated in conflict: Battle of Leuctra[20], Battle of Mantinea[21]
- Work location: Thebes[22]
- Manner of death: death in battle[23]
- Depicted by: Statue of Epameinondas, Thiva[24]
- Described by source: Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[25], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[28], Desktop Encyclopedic Dictionary[29], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[30], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[31], Pauly–Wissowa[32], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1950–1958)[33], The New Student's Reference Work[34], Small Soviet Encyclopedia[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek[36]
- Name in native language: Ἐπαμεινώνδας[37]
- Time period: classical antiquity[38]
Why It Matters
Epaminondas has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Epaminondas born?
Epaminondas was born in Thebes[2].
Where did Epaminondas die?
Epaminondas passed away in Mantineia[4].
Who were Epaminondas's parents?
Epaminondas's father was Polymnis[12].
What did Epaminondas do for work?
Epaminondas worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], military leader[7], statesperson[8], and army officer[9].