Dion of Syracuse
4th-century BC Tyrant of Syracuse
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Summary
Dion of Syracuse was born on January 1, 409 BC[1], in Syracuse[2]. He died on January 1, 354 BC[3], in Syracuse[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and tyrant[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (944 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Hipparinus[8]
- Spouse: Arete of Syracuse[9]
- Child: Megacles of Siracusa[10], Hipparinus[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Commons category: Dion of Syracuse[13]
- Cause of death: stab wound[14]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[15], Parallel Lives[16], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[17], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[18], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[20], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21], Pauly–Wissowa[22], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek[24]
- Name in native language: Δίων[25]
- Significant place: Syracuse[26]
- P14536: 385489[27]
Why It Matters
Dion of Syracuse has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Dion of Syracuse born?
Dion of Syracuse's place of birth was Syracuse[2].
Where did Dion of Syracuse die?
Dion of Syracuse died in Syracuse[4].
Who were Dion of Syracuse's parents?
Dion of Syracuse's father was Hipparinus[8].
Who was Dion of Syracuse married to?
Dion of Syracuse's spouses include Arete of Syracuse[9].