Cleitarchus

ancient Greek historian (4th century BC)
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Summary

Cleitarchus was born on January 1, 400 BC[1], in Colophon[2]. He died on January 1, 300 BC[3]. He worked as a historian[4] and writer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (289 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Father: Dinon[7]
  • Sex or gender: male[8]
  • Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[9], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[10], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[11], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[12], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[13], Pauly–Wissowa[14]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek[15]
  • Writing language: Ancient Greek[16]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[17]

Why It Matters

Cleitarchus has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]

FAQs

Where was Cleitarchus born?

Cleitarchus was born in Colophon[2].

Who were Cleitarchus's parents?

Cleitarchus's father was Dinon[7].

What did Cleitarchus do for work?

Cleitarchus worked as a historian[4] and writer[5].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [7] ↑ . Enciclopedia Treccani. wikidata.org.
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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [18] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 27
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'az', 'bg', 'ca', 'de', 'el', 'en', 'es', 'fa', 'fi', 'fr', 'gl', 'he',
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  2. 12w ago · THEbotIT bot · 2026-07-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Nordisk familjebok, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon +3
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  3. 12w ago · Pierrotrgr · 2026-07-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 23w ago · Obscuraa · 2026-05-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Nordisk familjebok, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon +3
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  5. 23w ago · PBot bot · 2026-05-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Nordisk familjebok, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon +3
    Writing language → Ancient Greek
    Copyright status as a creator → copyrights on works have expired
    Occupation → historian, writer
    + 8 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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