Aristarchus of Samothrace

Summary

Aristarchus of Samothrace is a human^[1]. He was born in Samothrace^[2]. He was born on -0217-00-00T00:00:00Z^[3]. He died in Cyprus^[4]. He died on -0144-00-00T00:00:00Z^[5]. He worked as a writer^[6], librarian^[7], and critic^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (97 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Aristarchus of Samothrace was born in Samothrace^[2].
• Aristarchus of Samothrace died in Cyprus^[4].
• Aristarchus of Samothrace was born on -0217-00-00T00:00:00Z^[3].
• Aristarchus of Samothrace died on -0144-00-00T00:00:00Z^[5].
• Aristarchus of Samothrace held citizenship in Alexandria^[10].
• Aristarchus of Samothrace worked as a writer^[6].
• Aristarchus of Samothrace's professions included librarian^[7].
• Aristarchus of Samothrace worked as a critic^[8].
• Aristarchus of Samothrace held the position of head of the Library of Alexandria^[11].
• Among Aristarchus of Samothrace's employers was Library of Alexandria^[12].
• A notable student of Aristarchus of Samothrace was Apollodorus of Athens^[13].
• A notable student of Aristarchus of Samothrace was Dionysius Thrax^[14].
• A notable student of Aristarchus of Samothrace was Parmeniscus^[15].
• A notable student of Aristarchus of Samothrace was Menecrates of Nysa^[16].
• Aristarchus of Samothrace is recorded as male^[17].
• Aristarchus of Samothrace's instance of is recorded as human^[18].
• Aristarchus of Samothrace's given name is recorded as Aristarchus^[19].
• Aristarchus of Samothrace studied under Aristophanes of Byzantium^[20].
• Aristarchus of Samothrace's manner of death is recorded as suicide^[21].
• Aristarchus of Samothrace's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok^[22].
• Aristarchus of Samothrace's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary^[23].
• Aristarchus of Samothrace's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary^[24].
• Aristarchus of Samothrace's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition^[25].
• Aristarchus of Samothrace's described by source is recorded as Encyclopedic Lexicon^[26].
• Aristarchus of Samothrace's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Samothrace^[2], Aristarchus of Samothrace… he was born on -0217-00-00T00:00:00Z^[3].

Education

Aristarchus of Samothrace studied under Aristophanes of Byzantium^[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer^[6], librarian^[7], and critic^[8]. Among Aristarchus of Samothrace's employers was Library of Alexandria^[12]. He held the position of head of the Library of Alexandria^[11]. Notable students include Apollodorus of Athens^[13], a historian^[28], -0180–-0120^[29], of Classical Athens^[30], specialised in mythology^[31]; Dionysius Thrax^[14], a grammarian^[32], -0170–-0090^[33]; Parmeniscus^[15], a grammarian^[34], -0200–-0050^[35]; and Menecrates of Nysa^[16], a historian^[36].

Death and Burial

Aristarchus of Samothrace died on -0144-00-00T00:00:00Z^[5]. He died in Cyprus^[4].

Why It Matters

Aristarchus of Samothrace ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (97 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[37] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[38]

FAQs

Where was Aristarchus of Samothrace born?

Aristarchus of Samothrace was born in Samothrace^[2].

Where did Aristarchus of Samothrace die?

Aristarchus of Samothrace died in Cyprus^[4].

What did Aristarchus of Samothrace do for work?

Aristarchus of Samothrace worked as writer^[6], librarian^[7], and critic^[8].