Chilon of Sparta

6th century BC Spartan philosopher, ephor and writer
Person human Q34601
Chilon of Sparta
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Chilon of Sparta

Summary

Chilon of Sparta is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sparta[2]. He was born on 600 BC[3]. He passed away in Pisa[4]. He died on 520 BC[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], writer[7], poet[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (551 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Chilon of Sparta was born in Sparta[2].
  • Chilon of Sparta died in Pisa[4].
  • Chilon of Sparta was born on 600 BC[3].
  • Chilon of Sparta died on 520 BC[5].
  • Chilon of Sparta is buried at Heroon of Chilon at Sparta[11].
  • Chilon of Sparta held citizenship in Sparta[12].
  • Chilon of Sparta worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Chilon of Sparta worked as a writer[7].
  • Chilon of Sparta's professions included poet[8].
  • Chilon of Sparta worked as a politician[9].
  • Chilon of Sparta held the position of Ephor[13].
  • Chilon of Sparta is recorded as male[14].
  • Chilon of Sparta's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Chilon of Sparta's Commons category is recorded as Chilon of Sparta[16].
  • Chilon of Sparta's said to be the same as is recorded as Chilon of Sparta[17].
  • Chilon of Sparta's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[18].
  • Chilon of Sparta's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19].
  • Chilon of Sparta's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[20].
  • Chilon of Sparta's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21].
  • Chilon of Sparta's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
  • Chilon of Sparta's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica Ninth Edition[23].
  • Chilon of Sparta's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[24].
  • Chilon of Sparta's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'grc', 'text': 'Χίλων ο Λακεδαιμόνιος'}[25].
  • Chilon of Sparta dates from the classical antiquity[26].
  • Chilon of Sparta's writing language is recorded as Ancient Greek[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Sparta[2], Chilon of Sparta… he was born on 600 BC[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], writer[7], poet[8], and politician[9]. Chilon of Sparta held the position of Ephor[13].

Death and Burial

Chilon of Sparta died on 520 BC[5]. He passed away in Pisa[4]. He is buried at Heroon of Chilon at Sparta[11].

Why It Matters

Chilon of Sparta ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (551 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Chilon of Sparta born?

Born in Sparta[2], Chilon of Sparta…

Where did Chilon of Sparta die?

Chilon of Sparta died in Pisa[4].

What did Chilon of Sparta do for work?

Chilon of Sparta worked as philosopher[6], writer[7], poet[8], and politician[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . Description of Greece. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] ↑ . 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.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10w ago · Pierrotrgr · 2026-07-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Biblissima authority id → Q3016
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  2. 13w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14608 → 102384746
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  3. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14536 → 438569
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  4. 21w ago · JBradyK · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Said to be the same as → Chilon of Sparta
    Place of death → Pisa
    Occupation → philosopher, writer, poet +1
    Position held → Ephor
    + 16 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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