Apelles
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Apelles
Summary
Apelles is a human[1]. Born in Colophon[2], he… he was born on 370 BC[3]. He passed away in Kos[4]. He died on 306 BC[5]. He worked as a painter[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (879 views/month, #7,140 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Born in Colophon[2], Apelles…
- Apelles passed away in Kos[4].
- Apelles was born on 370 BC[3].
- Apelles died on 306 BC[5].
- Apelles's father was Pytheas[9].
- Apelles's professions included painter[6].
- Apelles worked as a writer[7].
- A notable student of Apelles was Perseus[10].
- A notable work attributed to Apelles is Cyniska with chariot statues at Olympia[11].
- Apelles is recorded as male[12].
- Apelles's instance of is recorded as human[13].
- Apelles's Commons category is recorded as Apelles[14].
- Apelles's given name is recorded as Apelles[15].
- Apelles's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Apelles[16].
- Apelles studied under Pamphilus of Amphipolis[17].
- Apelles studied under Ephorus[18].
- Apelles's floruit is recorded as 400 BC[19].
- Apelles's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20].
- Apelles's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21].
- Apelles's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[22].
- Apelles's described by source is recorded as Encyclopedic Lexicon[23].
- Apelles's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[24].
- Apelles's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[25].
- Apelles's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26].
- Apelles's described by source is recorded as Kościelna encyclopedia[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Colophon[2], Apelles… he was born on 370 BC[3]. His father was Pytheas[9].
Education
Studied under Pamphilus of Amphipolis[17], a painter[28], -0390–-0400[29] and Ephorus[18], a painter[30], b. -0400[31].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include painter[6] and writer[7]. A notable student of Apelles was Perseus[10].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Apelles is Cyniska with chariot statues at Olympia[11].
Death and Burial
Apelles died on 306 BC[5]. He died in Kos[4].
Why It Matters
Apelles ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (879 views/month, #7,140 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Apelles born?
Born in Colophon[2], Apelles…
Where did Apelles die?
Apelles passed away in Kos[4].
Who were Apelles's parents?
Apelles's father was Pytheas[9].