Esther
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Summary
Esther is a human biblical figure[1]. She was born on 600 BC[2] in Achaemenid Empire[3]. She died on 500 BC[4] in Achaemenid Empire[5]. She worked as a politician[6]. She ranks in the top 7% of human biblical figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,463 views/month).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Abihail[8]
- Spouse: Ahasuerus[9]
- Sex or gender: female[10]
- Family: Tribe of Benjamin[11]
- Noble title: princess[12]
- Commons category: Esther (Biblical figure)[13]
- Given name: Esther[14]
- Feast day: July 1[15]
- Topic's main category: Category:Esther[16]
- Described by source: Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus[17], Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[18], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20], Metropolitan Museum of Art Tagging Vocabulary[21], Otto's encyclopedia[22], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[23], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24], A Biographical Dictionary of the Celebrated Women of Every Age and Country[25], The New Student's Reference Work[26], New International Encyclopedia[27]
- Present in work: Book of Esther[28]
- Birth name: הדסה[29]
- Name in native language: אסתר[30]
- Different from: Estera[31]
Body
Works and Contributions
Things named for Esther include she[32], a dramatic work[33], founded in 1689[34], written by Jean Racine[35]; 622 she[36], an asteroid[37]; and Estera[38], a female given name[39].
Why It Matters
Esther has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] She is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
Entities named for her include she[32], a dramatic work[33], founded in 1689[34], written by Jean Racine[35]; 622 she[36], an asteroid[37]; and Estera[38], a female given name[39].
FAQs
Where was Esther born?
Esther's place of birth was Achaemenid Empire[3].
Where did Esther die?
Esther died in Achaemenid Empire[5].
Who were Esther's parents?
Esther's father was Abihail[8].
Who was Esther married to?
Esther's spouses include Ahasuerus[9].
What did Esther do for work?
Esther worked as a politician[6].