Alcmaeon of Croton

5th-century BC Greek physician and philosopher
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Alcmaeon of Croton
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Alcmaeon of Croton

Summary

Alcmaeon of Croton is a human[1]. He was born in Crotone[2]. He was born on -0600-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Kroton[4]. He died on -0500-00-00T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a physician[6] and philosopher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Alcmaeon of Croton's place of birth was Crotone[2].
  • Alcmaeon of Croton died in Kroton[4].
  • Alcmaeon of Croton was born on -0600-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Alcmaeon of Croton died on -0500-00-00T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Alcmaeon of Croton's professions included physician[6].
  • Alcmaeon of Croton worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Alcmaeon of Croton's field of work was philosophy[9].
  • Alcmaeon of Croton is recorded as male[10].
  • Alcmaeon of Croton's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Alcmaeon of Croton is associated with the Pythagoreanism movement[12].
  • Alcmaeon of Croton is associated with the Pre-Socratic philosophy movement[13].
  • Alcmaeon of Croton's floruit is recorded as -0550-00-00T00:00:00Z[14].
  • Alcmaeon of Croton's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[15].
  • Alcmaeon of Croton's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[16].
  • Alcmaeon of Croton's described by source is recorded as 1870 Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology[17].
  • Alcmaeon of Croton's described by source is recorded as Otto's encyclopedia[18].
  • Alcmaeon of Croton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[19].
  • Alcmaeon of Croton's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'grc', 'text': 'Ἀλκμαίων'}[20].
  • Alcmaeon of Croton's start of work period is recorded as -0600-00-00T00:00:00Z[21].
  • Alcmaeon of Croton's end of work period is recorded as -0500-00-00T00:00:00Z[22].
  • Alcmaeon of Croton's writing language is recorded as Ancient Greek[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Crotone[2], Alcmaeon of Croton… he was born on -0600-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6] and philosopher[7]. Alcmaeon of Croton's field of work was philosophy[9].

Death and Burial

Alcmaeon of Croton died on -0500-00-00T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Kroton[4].

Why It Matters

Alcmaeon of Croton ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Alcmaeon of Croton born?

Born in Crotone[2], Alcmaeon of Croton…

Where did Alcmaeon of Croton die?

Alcmaeon of Croton passed away in Kroton[4].

What did Alcmaeon of Croton do for work?

Alcmaeon of Croton worked as physician[6] and philosopher[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Répertoire des sources philosophiques antiques. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Répertoire des sources philosophiques antiques. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Répertoire des sources philosophiques antiques. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Répertoire des sources philosophiques antiques. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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