Olympias
mother of Alexander the Great
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Summary
Olympias was born on January 1, 375 BC[1], in Passaron[2]. She died on January 1, 316 BC[3], in Pydna[4]. She worked as a politician[5]. She ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27,928 views/month, #6,578 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Father: Neoptolemus I of Epirus[7]
- Spouse: Philip II of Macedon[8]
- Child: Alexander the Great[9], Cleopatra of Macedon[10]
- Country of citizenship: Macedonia[11]
- Sex or gender: female[12]
- Family: list of the kings of Epirus[13]
- Noble title: queen consort[14]
- Commons category: Olympias[15]
- Cause of death: stoning[16]
- Given name: Olimpia[17]
- Manner of death: homicide[18], suicide[19]
- Depicted by: Olympia Queen[20], Zeus seducing Olympias[21]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22], New Encyclopedic Dictionary[23], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[25], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[26], A Cyclopaedia of Female Biography[27], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[28], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[29], Pauly–Wissowa[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek[31]
- Name in native language: Ὀλυμπιάς[32]
- Different from: Olimpias[33]
- Sibling: Alexandros I of Epirus[34], Troas[35]
Why It Matters
Olympias has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] She is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Olympias born?
Olympias was born in Passaron[2].
Where did Olympias die?
Olympias passed away in Pydna[4].
Who were Olympias's parents?
Olympias's father was Neoptolemus I of Epirus[7].
Who was Olympias married to?
Olympias's spouses include Philip II of Macedon[8].
What did Olympias do for work?
Olympias worked as a politician[5].