Aristarchus of Samothrace
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Summary
Aristarchus of Samothrace is a human[1]. He was born in Samothrace[2]. He was born on 217 BC[3]. He died in Cyprus[4]. He died on 144 BC[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 (170 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 217 BC[3].
- Aristarchus of Samothrace died on 144 BC[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 217 BC[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–-0089[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 144 BC[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 (170 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 31 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].