Criton

5th-century BC Athenian philosopher
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Criton

Summary

Criton is a human[1]. Born in Alopeke[2], he… he was born on January 1, 469 BC[3]. He died in Athens[4]. He died on 500 BC[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Alopeke[2], Criton…
  • Criton died in Athens[4].
  • Criton was born on January 1, 469 BC[3].
  • Criton died on 500 BC[5].
  • A child of Criton was Critobulus son of Crito[8].
  • Criton held citizenship in Classical Athens[9].
  • Criton worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Criton is recorded as male[10].
  • Criton's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Criton's floruit is recorded as 500 BC[12].
  • Criton's floruit is recorded as 400 BC[13].
  • Criton's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[14].
  • Criton's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[15].
  • Criton's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[16].
  • Criton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[17].
  • Criton dates from the classical antiquity[18].

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Origins and Family

Born in Alopeke[2], Criton… he was born on January 1, 469 BC[3].

Career and Affiliations

Criton's professions included philosopher[6].

Personal Life

A child of Criton was Critobulus son of Crito[8].

Death and Burial

Criton died on 500 BC[5]. He died in Athens[4].

Why It Matters

Criton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]

FAQs

Where was Criton born?

Criton's place of birth was Alopeke[2].

Where did Criton die?

Criton passed away in Athens[4].

What did Criton do for work?

Criton worked as philosopher[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [19] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Alopeke
    Sex or gender male
    Place of death Athens
    Citizenship
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