Dionysius I of Syracuse

Greek tyrant of Syracuse (c. 432 – 367 BC)
Person human Q332750
Dionysius I of Syracuse
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Dionysius I of Syracuse

Summary

Dionysius I of Syracuse is a human[1]. He was born in Syracuse[2]. He was born on January 1, 430 BC[3]. He died on 367 BC[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

Key Facts

  • Dionysius I of Syracuse was born in Syracuse[2].
  • Dionysius I of Syracuse was born on January 1, 430 BC[3].
  • Dionysius I of Syracuse was born on 431 BC[7].
  • Dionysius I of Syracuse died on 367 BC[4].
  • Dionysius I of Syracuse's father was Hermocrates[8].
  • Dionysius I of Syracuse was married to Doris of Locris[9].
  • Dionysius I of Syracuse was married to Aristomache[10].
  • A child of Dionysius I of Syracuse was Hipparinus[11].
  • A child of Dionysius I of Syracuse was Nysaios of Syracuse[12].
  • A child of Dionysius I of Syracuse was Arete of Syracuse[13].
  • A child of Dionysius I of Syracuse was Dionysius II of Syracuse[14].
  • A child of Dionysius I of Syracuse was Sophrosyne[15].
  • A child of Dionysius I of Syracuse was Hermocritus[16].
  • Dionysius I of Syracuse worked as a politician[5].
  • Dionysius I of Syracuse held the position of tyrant[17].
  • Dionysius I of Syracuse is recorded as male[18].
  • Dionysius I of Syracuse's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Dionysius I of Syracuse's Commons category is recorded as Dionysius I of Syracuse[20].
  • Dionysius I of Syracuse's military, police or special rank is recorded as strategos[21].
  • Dionysius I of Syracuse was part of the conflict Greek-Punic Wars[22].
  • Dionysius I of Syracuse's given name is recorded as Dionysios[23].
  • Dionysius I of Syracuse's relative is recorded as Polyxenus[24].
  • Dionysius I of Syracuse's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[25].
  • Dionysius I of Syracuse's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[26].
  • Dionysius I of Syracuse's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Syracuse[2], Dionysius I of Syracuse… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 430 BC[3] and 431 BC[7]. His father was Hermocrates[8].

Career and Affiliations

Dionysius I of Syracuse's professions included politician[5]. He held the position of tyrant[17].

Personal Life

Spouses include Doris of Locris[9], -0500–-0400[28] and Aristomache[10], -0500–-0353[29]. Children include Hipparinus[11], a politician[30], -0385–-0351[31]; Nysaios of Syracuse[12], a military personnel[32], -0400–-0400[33]; Arete of Syracuse[13], -0400–-0353[34]; Dionysius II of Syracuse[14], a politician[35], -0397–-0343[36]; Sophrosyne[15]; and Hermocritus[16].

Death and Burial

Dionysius I of Syracuse died on 367 BC[4].

Why It Matters

Dionysius I of Syracuse has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Dionysius I of Syracuse born?

Dionysius I of Syracuse's place of birth was Syracuse[2].

Who were Dionysius I of Syracuse's parents?

Dionysius I of Syracuse's father was Hermocrates[8].

Who was Dionysius I of Syracuse married to?

Dionysius I of Syracuse's spouses include Doris of Locris[9] and Aristomache[10].

What did Dionysius I of Syracuse do for work?

Dionysius I of Syracuse worked as politician[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Q45179395. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q45179395. wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Q24405094. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . Q45179395. wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Q45254976. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Time period classical antiquity
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