John Geometres
Byzantine poet, rhetorician and theologian
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Summary
John Geometres was born on 935[1] in Constantinople[2]. He died on 989[3]. He worked as a poet[4], monk[5], prose writer[6], scholar[7], and mathematician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (164 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of death: 1000[10]
- Country of citizenship: Byzantine Empire[11]
- Occupation: writer[12]
- Field of work: Byzantine literature[13], Christian poetry[14], Christian literature[15], Byzantine poetry[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Given name: Ioannis[18]
- Work location: Byzantine Empire[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: medieval Greek[20], Ancient Greek[21]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC EMCO Wikidata CoP[22]
- Writing language: medieval Greek[23]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[24]
Why It Matters
John Geometres has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
FAQs
Where was John Geometres born?
John Geometres's place of birth was Constantinople[2].
What did John Geometres do for work?
John Geometres worked as a poet[4], monk[5], prose writer[6], scholar[7], and mathematician[8].