Demetrius I of Bactria

2nd century BC Greco-Bactrian and Indo-Greek king
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Demetrius I of Bactria
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Demetrius I of Bactria

Summary

Demetrius I of Bactria is a human[1]. Born in Bactria[2], he… he was born on January 1, 300 BC[3]. He died on January 1, 180 BC[4]. He worked as a sovereign[5]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (957 views/month, #7,035 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Demetrius I of Bactria's place of birth was Bactria[2].
  • Demetrius I of Bactria was born on January 1, 300 BC[3].
  • Demetrius I of Bactria died on January 1, 180 BC[4].
  • Demetrius I of Bactria's father was Euthydemus I[7].
  • A child of Demetrius I of Bactria was Agathocles of Bactria[8].
  • A child of Demetrius I of Bactria was Euthydemus II[9].
  • A child of Demetrius I of Bactria was Demetrius II of India[10].
  • Demetrius I of Bactria worked as a sovereign[5].
  • Demetrius I of Bactria held the position of King of Greco-Bactrian kingdom[11].
  • Demetrius I of Bactria is recorded as male[12].
  • Demetrius I of Bactria's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Demetrius I of Bactria's Commons category is recorded as Demetrius I of Bactria[14].
  • Demetrius I of Bactria's given name is recorded as Demetrios[15].
  • Demetrius I of Bactria's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[16].
  • Demetrius I of Bactria's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[17].
  • Demetrius I of Bactria's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[18].
  • Demetrius I of Bactria dates from the Hellenistic period[19].

Body

Origins and Family

Demetrius I of Bactria was born in Bactria[2]. He was born on January 1, 300 BC[3]. His father was Euthydemus I[7].

Career and Affiliations

Demetrius I of Bactria worked as a sovereign[5]. He held the position of King of Greco-Bactrian kingdom[11].

Personal Life

Children include Agathocles of Bactria[8], a sovereign[20], -0300–-0200[21]; Euthydemus II[9], a king[22], -0200–-0200[23], of Greco-Bactrian Kingdom[24]; and Demetrius II of India[10], a king[25], -0200–-0160[26].

Death and Burial

Demetrius I of Bactria died on January 1, 180 BC[4].

Why It Matters

Demetrius I of Bactria ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (957 views/month, #7,035 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Demetrius I of Bactria born?

Demetrius I of Bactria's place of birth was Bactria[2].

Who were Demetrius I of Bactria's parents?

Demetrius I of Bactria's father was Euthydemus I[7].

What did Demetrius I of Bactria do for work?

Demetrius I of Bactria worked as sovereign[5].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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