Anacharsis
Scythian philosopher
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Summary
Anacharsis was born on 700 BC[1] in Scythia[2]. He died on 600 BC[3] in Hylaea[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,526 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Gnourus[8]
- Field of work: philosophy[9]
- Position held: king[10]
- Religion or worldview: Scythian religion[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Commons category: Anacharsis[13]
- Floruit: 600 BC[14]
- Described by source: Encyclopedic Lexicon[15], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[16], Otto's encyclopedia[17], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[18], Pauly–Wissowa[19], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[20], Description of Greece[21]
- Different from: Anacharsis[22]
- Time period: classical antiquity[23]
- Significant place: Scythia[24]
Why It Matters
Anacharsis has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
FAQs
Where was Anacharsis born?
Anacharsis was born in Scythia[2].
Where did Anacharsis die?
Anacharsis died in Hylaea[4].
Who were Anacharsis's parents?
Anacharsis's father was Gnourus[8].