Artaphernes

late 6th/early 5th-century BC Persian general and satrap
Person human Q312893
Artaphernes
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Artaphernes

Summary

Artaphernes is a human[1]. Born in Sardis[2], he… he was born on January 1, 600 BC[3]. He passed away in Sardis[4]. He died on January 1, 493 BC[5]. He worked as a politician[6], satrap[7], and official[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (225 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Artaphernes was born in Sardis[2].
  • Artaphernes passed away in Sardis[4].
  • Artaphernes was born on January 1, 600 BC[3].
  • Artaphernes died on January 1, 493 BC[5].
  • Artaphernes's father was Hystaspes[10].
  • A child of Artaphernes was Artaphernes[11].
  • Artaphernes held citizenship in Achaemenid Empire[12].
  • Artaphernes's professions included politician[6].
  • Artaphernes worked as a satrap[7].
  • Artaphernes worked as an official[8].
  • Artaphernes is recorded as male[13].
  • Artaphernes's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Artaphernes's family is recorded as Achaemenid dynasty[15].
  • Artaphernes's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[16].
  • Artaphernes's allegiance is recorded as Achaemenid Empire[17].
  • Artaphernes's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[18].
  • Artaphernes's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[19].
  • Artaphernes's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[20].
  • Artaphernes's described by source is recorded as Description of Greece[21].
  • Artaphernes's sibling is recorded as Darius I[22].
  • Artaphernes's sibling is recorded as Artabanus[23].
  • Artaphernes's sibling is recorded as Artanes[24].

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Origins and Family

Artaphernes's place of birth was Sardis[2]. He was born on January 1, 600 BC[3]. His father was Hystaspes[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], satrap[7], and official[8].

Personal Life

A child of Artaphernes was he[11].

Death and Burial

Artaphernes died on January 1, 493 BC[5]. He passed away in Sardis[4].

Why It Matters

Artaphernes ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (225 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Artaphernes born?

Born in Sardis[2], Artaphernes…

Where did Artaphernes die?

Artaphernes died in Sardis[4].

Who were Artaphernes's parents?

Artaphernes's father was Hystaspes[10].

What did Artaphernes do for work?

Artaphernes worked as politician[6], satrap[7], and official[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  11. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Sardis
    Sibling → Darius I, Artabanus, Artanes
    Father → Hystaspes
    Child → Artaphernes
    + 14 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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