Pothinus

1st-century BC Egyptian eunuch and regent
Person human Q471255
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Pothinus

Summary

Pothinus is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1 BC[2]. He passed away in Alexandria[3]. He died on January 1, 48 BC[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

Key Facts

  • Pothinus passed away in Alexandria[3].
  • Pothinus was born on January 1, 1 BC[2].
  • Pothinus died on January 1, 48 BC[4].
  • Pothinus held citizenship in Ptolemaic Kingdom[7].
  • Pothinus worked as a politician[5].
  • Pothinus held the position of pharaoh[8].
  • Pothinus is recorded as male[9].
  • Pothinus's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • Pothinus's noble title is recorded as pharaoh[11].
  • The cause of death was decapitation[12].
  • Pothinus's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'grc', 'text': 'Ποθεινός'}[13].
  • Pothinus's subject has role is recorded as eunuch[14].

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Origins and Family

Pothinus was born on January 1, 1 BC[2].

Career and Affiliations

Pothinus's professions included politician[5]. He held the position of pharaoh[8].

Death and Burial

Pothinus died on January 1, 48 BC[4]. He died in Alexandria[3]. The cause of death was decapitation[12].

Why It Matters

Pothinus has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

FAQs

Where did Pothinus die?

Pothinus died in Alexandria[3].

What did Pothinus do for work?

Pothinus worked as politician[5].

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  1. 4w ago · Pierrotrgr · 2026-07-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Occupation politician
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    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P11493]]: Q230333, Import ID Biblissima V2 ([[:toollabs:editgroups/b/OR/74d891b831c|details]])"
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