Tomyris
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Summary
Tomyris was born on January 1, 600 BC[1], in Central Asia[2]. She died on January 1, 600 BC[3], in Central Asia[4]. She worked as a ruler[5] and military leader[6]. She ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,458 views/month, #6,727 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Child: Spargapises[8]
- Country of citizenship: Massagetae[9]
- Ethnic group: Massagetae[10]
- Position held: queen regnant[11]
- Sex or gender: female[12]
- Commons category: Queen Tomyris[13]
- Described by source: Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[14], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[15]
- Replaced by: Skunkha[16]
- Present in work: Civilization VI[17]
- Number of children: 1[18]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: gender gap on Dutch Wikipedia[19]
- Enemy: Cyrus the Great[20]
- P14608: 131724576[21]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Tomyris include she[22], a film[23], directed by Akan Satajew[24] and 590 she[25], an asteroid[26].
Why It Matters
Tomyris has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] She is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
Entities named for her include she[22], a film[23], directed by Akan Satajew[24] and 590 she[25], an asteroid[26].
FAQs
Where was Tomyris born?
Tomyris's place of birth was Central Asia[2].
Where did Tomyris die?
Tomyris passed away in Central Asia[4].