Miltiades

Greek Athenian statesman and general (c.550–489 BC)
Person human Q210350
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Miltiades

Summary

Miltiades is a human[1]. Born in Athens[2], he… he was born on 550 BC[3]. He passed away in Athens[4]. He died on 489 BC[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military leader[7], and military personnel[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (498 views/month, #7,117 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Miltiades was born in Athens[2].
  • Miltiades died in Athens[4].
  • Miltiades was born on 550 BC[3].
  • Miltiades was born on 554 BC[10].
  • Miltiades died on 489 BC[5].
  • Burial took place at Miltiades tomb monument at Marathon[11].
  • Miltiades's father was Cimon Coalemos[12].
  • Among Miltiades's spouses was Hegesipyle[13].
  • A child of Miltiades was Cimon[14].
  • A child of Miltiades was Elpinice[15].
  • A child of Miltiades was Metiochus[16].
  • Miltiades held citizenship in Classical Athens[17].
  • Miltiades's professions included politician[6].
  • Miltiades's professions included military leader[7].
  • Miltiades's professions included military personnel[8].
  • Miltiades held the position of eponymous archon[18].
  • Miltiades held the position of strategos[19].
  • Miltiades is recorded as male[20].
  • Miltiades's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Miltiades's Commons category is recorded as Miltiades the Younger[22].
  • Miltiades's military, police or special rank is recorded as strategos[23].
  • Miltiades was part of the conflict First Persian invasion of Greece[24].
  • Miltiades's work location is recorded as Athens[25].
  • Miltiades's work location is recorded as Marathon[26].
  • Miltiades's depicted by is recorded as Miltiades statue, Marathon tumulus[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Miltiades was born in Athens[2]. Recorded date of birth include 550 BC[3] and 554 BC[10]. His father was Cimon Coalemos[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military leader[7], and military personnel[8]. Positions held include eponymous archon[18], a position[28], in Classical Athens[29] and strategos[19], a military rank[30], in Byzantine Empire[31].

Personal Life

Among Miltiades's spouses was Hegesipyle[13]. Children include Cimon[14], a politician[32], -0510–-0450[33], of Classical Athens[34]; Elpinice[15], -0450–-0350[35]; and Metiochus[16], a politician[36].

Death and Burial

Miltiades died on 489 BC[5]. He died in Athens[4]. Burial took place at him tomb monument at Marathon[11].

Why It Matters

Miltiades ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (498 views/month, #7,117 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Miltiades born?

Miltiades's place of birth was Athens[2].

Where did Miltiades die?

Miltiades passed away in Athens[4].

Who were Miltiades's parents?

Miltiades's father was Cimon Coalemos[12].

Who was Miltiades married to?

Miltiades's spouses include Hegesipyle[13].

What did Miltiades do for work?

Miltiades worked as politician[6], military leader[7], and military personnel[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . Description of Greece. wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . britannica.com. britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . britannica.com. britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  2. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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