Demetrius of Phalerum

Greek statesman and philosopher (c.350–c.280 BC)
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Summary

Demetrius of Phalerum was born on 350 BC[1] in Phaleron[2]. He died on 283 BC[3] in Egypt[4]. He worked as a politician[5], philosopher[6], and librarian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (813 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Classical Athens[9]
  • Field of work: philosophy[10], history[11], rhetoric[12], politics[13], ancient literature[14]
  • Position held: head of the Library of Alexandria[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Commons category: Demetrius Phalereus[17]
  • Given name: Demetrios[18]
  • Described by source: Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[19], Pauly–Wissowa[20], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[21], 1870 Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology[22], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[23], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26], Encyclopædia Britannica Ninth Edition[27]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek[28]
  • Name in native language: Δημήτριος ο Φαληρεύς[29]
  • Different from: Pseudo-Demetrius[30], Demetrius[31]
  • Time period: Hellenistic period[32]
  • Member of the deme: Phaleron[33]

Why It Matters

Demetrius of Phalerum has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Demetrius of Phalerum born?

Demetrius of Phalerum's place of birth was Phaleron[2].

Where did Demetrius of Phalerum die?

Demetrius of Phalerum died in Egypt[4].

What did Demetrius of Phalerum do for work?

Demetrius of Phalerum worked as a politician[5], philosopher[6], and librarian[7].

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-09-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 29d ago · Frettiebot bot · 2026-09-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 8w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-08-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 12w ago · Pierrotrgr · 2026-07-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 16w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-06-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Edit16 catalogue author id → 11494
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  9. 23w ago · JBradyK · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Significant place → Phaleron
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