Dionysius Thrax

ancient Greek grammarian
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Dionysius Thrax

Summary

Dionysius Thrax is a human[1]. Born in Alexandria[2], he… he was born on 170 BC[3]. He died in Rhodes[4]. He died on 90 BC[5]. He worked as a grammarian[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (164 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Alexandria[2], Dionysius Thrax…
  • Dionysius Thrax was born in Byzantium[9].
  • Dionysius Thrax died in Rhodes[4].
  • Dionysius Thrax was born on 170 BC[3].
  • Dionysius Thrax died on 90 BC[5].
  • Dionysius Thrax worked as a grammarian[6].
  • Dionysius Thrax worked as a writer[7].
  • A notable student of Dionysius Thrax was Lucius Aelius Stilo Praeconinus[10].
  • A notable student of Dionysius Thrax was Tyrannion of Amisus[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Dionysius Thrax is Art of Grammar[12].
  • Dionysius Thrax is recorded as male[13].
  • Dionysius Thrax's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Dionysius Thrax's ancestral home is recorded as Thrace[15].
  • Dionysius Thrax's Commons category is recorded as Dionysius Thrax[16].
  • Dionysius Thrax's given name is recorded as Dionysios[17].
  • Dionysius Thrax studied under Aristarchus of Samothrace[18].
  • Dionysius Thrax studied under Apollonius Aristarcheus[19].
  • Dionysius Thrax's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[20].
  • Dionysius Thrax's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21].
  • Dionysius Thrax's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
  • Dionysius Thrax's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[23].
  • Dionysius Thrax's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24].
  • Dionysius Thrax's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[25].
  • Dionysius Thrax's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[26].
  • Dionysius Thrax's P5821 is recorded as 2875[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Alexandria[2], a port city[28], in Egypt[29], founded in -0331[30] and Byzantium[9], an ancient city[31], in Classical Athens[32], founded in -0667[33]. Dionysius Thrax was born on 170 BC[3].

Education

Studied under Aristarchus of Samothrace[18], a writer[34], -0217–-0144[35], of Alexandria[36] and Apollonius Aristarcheus[19], a philosopher[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include grammarian[6] and writer[7]. Notable students include Lucius Aelius Stilo Praeconinus[10], a writer[38], -0154–-0074[39], of Ancient Rome[40] and Tyrannion of Amisus[11], a linguist[41].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Dionysius Thrax is Art of Grammar[12].

Death and Burial

Dionysius Thrax died on 90 BC[5]. He passed away in Rhodes[4].

Why It Matters

Dionysius Thrax ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (164 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

Works attributed to him include Art of Grammar[44], a written work[45], founded in -0150[46].

FAQs

Where was Dionysius Thrax born?

Born in Alexandria[2], Dionysius Thrax…

Where did Dionysius Thrax die?

Dionysius Thrax passed away in Rhodes[4].

What did Dionysius Thrax do for work?

Dionysius Thrax worked as grammarian[6] and writer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Library of Congress Authorities. wikidata.org.
  2. [9] . Dionysios 134 (Pauly-Wissowa). wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . Vatican Library. wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . Vatican Library. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Treccani's Enciclopedia on line. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation grammarian, writer
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