Paul Atreides

fictional character from Dune
Person literary_character Q939956
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Paul Atreides

Summary

Paul Atreides is a literary character[1]. He was born in Caladan[2]. He passed away in Arrakis[3]. He worked as a revolutionary[4], ruler[5], and preacher[6]. He ranks in the top 3% of literary_character entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,051 views/month).[7]

Key Facts

  • Paul Atreides's place of birth was Caladan[2].
  • Paul Atreides passed away in Arrakis[3].
  • Paul Atreides's father was Leto I Atreides[8].
  • Paul Atreides's mother was Lady Jessica[9].
  • Among Paul Atreides's spouses was Princess Irulan[10].
  • Paul Atreides was married to Chani[11].
  • A child of Paul Atreides was Leto Atreides[12].
  • A child of Paul Atreides was Ghanima Atreides[13].
  • A child of Paul Atreides was Leto II Atreides[14].
  • Paul Atreides's professions included revolutionary[4].
  • Paul Atreides worked as a ruler[5].
  • Paul Atreides's professions included preacher[6].
  • Paul Atreides held the position of Padishah Emperor[15].
  • Paul Atreides is the creator of Frank Herbert[16].
  • Paul Atreides's image is recorded as Emperor Paul Muad’Dib – A Dune Fan Art.png[17].
  • Paul Atreides is recorded as male[18].
  • Paul Atreides's instance of is recorded as literary character[19].
  • Paul Atreides's instance of is recorded as fictional human[20].
  • Paul Atreides's instance of is recorded as film character[21].
  • Paul Atreides's instance of is recorded as television character[22].
  • Paul Atreides's family is recorded as House Atreides[23].
  • Paul Atreides's noble title is recorded as duke[24].
  • Muad'Dib is named after Paul Atreides[25].
  • Paul Atreides's performer is recorded as Kyle MacLachlan[26].
  • Paul Atreides's performer is recorded as Alec Newman[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Paul Atreides's place of birth was Caladan[2]. His father was Leto I Atreides[8]. His mother was Lady Jessica[9].

Education

Studied under Gurney Halleck[28], a fictional human[29]; Duncan Idaho[30], a fictional human[31]; Thufir Hawat[32], a literary character[33]; and Wellington Yueh[34], a literary character[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include revolutionary[4], ruler[5], and preacher[6]. Paul Atreides held the position of Padishah Emperor[15].

Works and Contributions

Paul Atreides is the creator of Frank Herbert[16]. Things named for him include Paul of Dune[36], a literary work[37], written by Brian Herbert[38].

Personal Life

Spouses include Princess Irulan[10], a fictional human[39] and Chani[11], a fictional human[40]. Children include Leto Atreides[12], a literary character[41]; Ghanima Atreides[13], a fictional human[42]; and Leto II Atreides[14], a literary character[43].

Death and Burial

Paul Atreides passed away in Arrakis[3].

Why It Matters

Paul Atreides ranks in the top 3% of literary_character entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,051 views/month).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

Entities named for him include Paul of Dune[36], a literary work[37], written by Brian Herbert[38].

FAQs

Where was Paul Atreides born?

Born in Caladan[2], Paul Atreides…

Where did Paul Atreides die?

Paul Atreides passed away in Arrakis[3].

Who were Paul Atreides's parents?

Paul Atreides's father was Leto I Atreides[8]. Paul Atreides's mother was Lady Jessica[9].

Who was Paul Atreides married to?

Paul Atreides's spouses include Princess Irulan[10] and Chani[11].

What did Paul Atreides do for work?

Paul Atreides worked as revolutionary[4], ruler[5], and preacher[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [16] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.
  27. [30] . wikidata.org.
  28. [32] . wikidata.org.
  29. [34] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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