Autolycus of Pitane
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Autolycus of Pitane
Summary
Autolycus of Pitane is a human[1]. He was born in Pitane[2]. He was born on 360 BC[3]. He died on 290 BC[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5] and astronomer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (221 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Autolycus of Pitane was born in Pitane[2].
- Autolycus of Pitane was born on 360 BC[3].
- Autolycus of Pitane was born on 315 BC[8].
- Autolycus of Pitane died on 290 BC[4].
- Autolycus of Pitane died on 240 BC[9].
- Ancient Greek was Autolycus of Pitane's native language[10].
- Autolycus of Pitane worked as a mathematician[5].
- Autolycus of Pitane worked as an astronomer[6].
- Autolycus of Pitane's field of work was astronomy[11].
- Autolycus of Pitane's field of work was mathematics[12].
- Autolycus of Pitane is recorded as male[13].
- Autolycus of Pitane's instance of is recorded as human[14].
- Autolycus of Pitane's Commons category is recorded as Autolycus of Pitane[15].
- Autolycus of Pitane's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[16].
- Autolycus of Pitane's described by source is recorded as BEIC Digital Library[17].
- Autolycus of Pitane's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[18].
- Autolycus of Pitane's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[19].
- Autolycus of Pitane's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[20].
- Autolycus of Pitane's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[21].
- Autolycus of Pitane's birth name is recorded as Αυτόλυκος[22].
- Autolycus of Pitane's name in native language is recorded as Αυτόλυκος ὁ Πιταναίος[23].
- Autolycus of Pitane's different from is recorded as Autolycus[24].
- Autolycus of Pitane's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[25].
- Autolycus of Pitane's writing language is recorded as Ancient Greek[26].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Pitane[2], Autolycus of Pitane… Recorded date of birth include 360 BC[3] and 315 BC[8]. Ancient Greek was his native language[10].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include mathematician[5] and astronomer[6]. Fields of work include astronomy[11], a branch of science[27] and mathematics[12], an academic discipline[28].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include 290 BC[4] and 240 BC[9].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Autolycus of Pitane include Autolycus[29], an impact crater[30].
Why It Matters
Autolycus of Pitane ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (221 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
Entities named for him include Autolycus[29], an impact crater[30].
FAQs
Where was Autolycus of Pitane born?
Autolycus of Pitane's place of birth was Pitane[2].
What did Autolycus of Pitane do for work?
Autolycus of Pitane worked as mathematician[5] and astronomer[6].