Apollonius of Rhodes

Summary

Apollonius of Rhodes is a human^[1]. He was born in Alexandria^[2]. He was born on 295 BC^[3]. He passed away in Rhodes^[4]. He died on 215 BC^[5]. He worked as a poet^[6], librarian^[7], mythographer^[8], grammarian^[9], and writer^[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[11]

Key Facts

• Apollonius of Rhodes's place of birth was Alexandria^[2].
• Apollonius of Rhodes passed away in Rhodes^[4].
• Apollonius of Rhodes was born on 295 BC^[3].
• Apollonius of Rhodes was born on 290 BC^[12].
• Apollonius of Rhodes died on 215 BC^[5].
• Apollonius of Rhodes's professions included poet^[6].
• Apollonius of Rhodes's professions included librarian^[7].
• Apollonius of Rhodes's professions included mythographer^[8].
• Apollonius of Rhodes's professions included grammarian^[9].
• Apollonius of Rhodes worked as a writer^[10].
• Apollonius of Rhodes held the position of head of the Library of Alexandria^[13].
• A notable student of Apollonius of Rhodes was Chares^[14].
• A notable work attributed to Apollonius of Rhodes is Argonautica^[15].
• Apollonius of Rhodes is recorded as male^[16].
• Apollonius of Rhodes's instance of is recorded as human^[17].
• Apollonius of Rhodes's Commons category is recorded as Apollonius of Rhodes^[18].
• Apollonius of Rhodes's given name is recorded as Apollonios^[19].
• Apollonius of Rhodes's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Apollonius of Rhodes^[20].
• Apollonius of Rhodes's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok^[21].
• Apollonius of Rhodes's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary^[22].
• Apollonius of Rhodes's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary^[23].
• Apollonius of Rhodes's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition^[24].
• Apollonius of Rhodes's described by source is recorded as Encyclopedic Lexicon^[25].
• Apollonius of Rhodes's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa^[26].
• Apollonius of Rhodes's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon^[27].

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Origins and Family

Apollonius of Rhodes's place of birth was Alexandria^[2]. Recorded date of birth include 295 BC^[3] and 290 BC^[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet^[6], librarian^[7], mythographer^[8], grammarian^[9], and writer^[10]. Apollonius of Rhodes held the position of head of the Library of Alexandria^[13]. A notable student of him was Chares^[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Apollonius of Rhodes is Argonautica^[15].

Death and Burial

Apollonius of Rhodes died on 215 BC^[5]. He died in Rhodes^[4].

Why It Matters

Apollonius of Rhodes has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[11] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[28]

Works attributed to him include Argonautica^[29], a literary work^[30].

FAQs

Where was Apollonius of Rhodes born?

Apollonius of Rhodes's place of birth was Alexandria^[2].

Where did Apollonius of Rhodes die?

Apollonius of Rhodes passed away in Rhodes^[4].

What did Apollonius of Rhodes do for work?

Apollonius of Rhodes worked as poet^[6], librarian^[7], mythographer^[8], grammarian^[9], and writer^[10].