Attalus I

King of Pergamon, reigned 241–197 BC
Person human Q110745
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Attalus I

Summary

Attalus I is a human[1]. He was born on -0269-01-01T00:00:00Z[2]. He passed away in Pergamon[3]. He died on -0197-01-01T00:00:00Z[4]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (115 views/month, #7,213 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Attalus I died in Pergamon[3].
  • Attalus I was born on -0269-01-01T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Attalus I died on -0197-01-01T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Attalus I's father was Attalus of Pergamum[6].
  • Attalus I's father was Eumenes I[7].
  • Attalus I's mother was Antiochis[8].
  • Among Attalus I's spouses was Apollonis of Cyzicus[9].
  • A child of Attalus I was Attalus II Philadelphus[10].
  • A child of Attalus I was Eumenes II[11].
  • A child of Attalus I was Athenaeus of Pergamon[12].
  • A child of Attalus I was Philetaerus[13].
  • Attalus I held the position of king[14].
  • Attalus I is recorded as male[15].
  • Attalus I's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Attalus I's family is recorded as Attalid dynasty[17].
  • Attalus I's noble title is recorded as Basileus[18].
  • Attalus I's Commons category is recorded as Attalus I[19].
  • Attalus I was part of the conflict Battle of the Caecus River[20].
  • Attalus I's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[21].
  • Attalus I's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[22].
  • Attalus I's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[23].
  • Attalus I's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Attalus I's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[25].
  • Attalus I's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[26].
  • Attalus I's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Attalus I was born on -0269-01-01T00:00:00Z[2]. Fathers listed include Attalus of Pergamum[6], an equestrian[28], -0400–-0300[29], awarded the Olympic victor, tethrippon for foals[30] and Eumenes I[7], a politician[31], -0250–-0241[32]. His mother was Antiochis[8].

Career and Affiliations

Attalus I held the position of king[14].

Personal Life

Attalus I was married to Apollonis of Cyzicus[9]. Children include Attalus II Philadelphus[10], a politician[33], -0220–-0138[34]; Eumenes II[11], a military leader[35], -0221–-0159[36]; Athenaeus of Pergamon[12], a military leader[37], -0215–-0200[38]; and Philetaerus[13], -0300–-0200[39].

Death and Burial

Attalus I died on -0197-01-01T00:00:00Z[4]. He passed away in Pergamon[3].

Why It Matters

Attalus I ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (115 views/month, #7,213 of 1,000,298).[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where did Attalus I die?

Attalus I died in Pergamon[3].

Who were Attalus I's parents?

Attalus I's father was Attalus of Pergamum[6]. Attalus I's mother was Antiochis[8].

Who was Attalus I married to?

Attalus I's spouses include Apollonis of Cyzicus[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . Attalos 9 (Pauly-Wissowa). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . Attalos 9 (Pauly-Wissowa). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . Q22073942. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Father Attalus of Pergamum, Eumenes I
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