Dionysius of Heraclea

4th-century BC tyrant of Heraclea Pontica
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Dionysius of Heraclea

Summary

Dionysius of Heraclea is a human[1]. He was born in Heraclea Pontica[2]. He was born on -0360-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Heraclea Pontica[4]. He died on -0305-01-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a tyrant[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Heraclea Pontica[2], Dionysius of Heraclea…
  • Dionysius of Heraclea died in Heraclea Pontica[4].
  • Dionysius of Heraclea was born on -0360-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Dionysius of Heraclea died on -0305-01-01T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Dionysius of Heraclea's father was Clearchus of Heraclea[8].
  • Among Dionysius of Heraclea's spouses was Amastris[9].
  • A child of Dionysius of Heraclea was Clearchus II of Heraclea[10].
  • A child of Dionysius of Heraclea was Oxyathres of Heraclea[11].
  • A child of Dionysius of Heraclea was Amastris[12].
  • Dionysius of Heraclea worked as a tyrant[6].
  • Dionysius of Heraclea is recorded as male[13].
  • Dionysius of Heraclea's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Dionysius of Heraclea's given name is recorded as Dionysios[15].
  • Dionysius of Heraclea's relative is recorded as Ptolemy[16].
  • Dionysius of Heraclea's described by source is recorded as 1870 Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology[17].
  • Dionysius of Heraclea's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[18].
  • Dionysius of Heraclea's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[19].
  • Dionysius of Heraclea's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'grc', 'text': 'Διονύσιος'}[20].
  • Dionysius of Heraclea's different from is recorded as Dionysios of Herakleia[21].
  • Dionysius of Heraclea dates from the classical antiquity[22].

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Origins and Family

Dionysius of Heraclea's place of birth was Heraclea Pontica[2]. He was born on -0360-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Clearchus of Heraclea[8].

Career and Affiliations

Dionysius of Heraclea's professions included tyrant[6].

Personal Life

Dionysius of Heraclea was married to Amastris[9]. Children include Clearchus II of Heraclea[10], -0400–-0284[23]; Oxyathres of Heraclea[11]; and Amastris[12].

Death and Burial

Dionysius of Heraclea died on -0305-01-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Heraclea Pontica[4].

Why It Matters

Dionysius of Heraclea ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Dionysius of Heraclea born?

Dionysius of Heraclea's place of birth was Heraclea Pontica[2].

Where did Dionysius of Heraclea die?

Dionysius of Heraclea died in Heraclea Pontica[4].

Who were Dionysius of Heraclea's parents?

Dionysius of Heraclea's father was Clearchus of Heraclea[8].

Who was Dionysius of Heraclea married to?

Dionysius of Heraclea's spouses include Amastris[9].

What did Dionysius of Heraclea do for work?

Dionysius of Heraclea worked as tyrant[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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