Gelo

Summary

Gelo is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Gela^[2]. He was born on 600 BC^[3]. He died in Syracuse^[4]. He died on 478 BC^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Gelo's place of birth was Gela^[2].
• Gelo died in Syracuse^[4].
• Gelo was born on 600 BC^[3].
• Gelo died on 478 BC^[5].
• Gelo's father was Deinomenes^[8].
• Among Gelo's spouses was Damarete^[9].
• Gelo held citizenship in Syracuse^[10].
• Gelo's professions included politician^[6].
• Gelo held the position of tyrant of Syracuse^[11].
• Gelo received the Olympic victor, tethrippon (4-horse chariot)^[12].
• Gelo is recorded as male^[13].
• Gelo's instance of is recorded as human^[14].
• Gelo's Commons category is recorded as Gelon I of Syracuse^[15].
• Gelo was part of the conflict Battle of Himera^[16].
• Gelo's depicted by is recorded as Gelon and chariot votive at Olympia^[17].
• Gelo's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary^[18].
• Gelo's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia^[19].
• Gelo's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)^[20].
• Gelo's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary^[21].
• Gelo's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition^[22].
• Gelo's described by source is recorded as New International Encyclopedia^[23].
• Gelo's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa^[24].
• Gelo's participant in is recorded as ancient Olympic Games^[25].
• Gelo's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek^[26].
• Gelo's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'grc', 'text': 'Γέλων'}^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Gela^[2], Gelo… he was born on 600 BC^[3]. His father was Deinomenes^[8].

Career and Affiliations

Gelo's professions included politician^[6]. He held the position of tyrant of Syracuse^[11].

Recognition

Gelo received the Olympic victor, tethrippon (4-horse chariot)^[12].

Personal Life

Among Gelo's spouses was Damarete^[9].

Death and Burial

Gelo died on 478 BC^[5]. He died in Syracuse^[4].

Why It Matters

Gelo ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[28] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[29]

FAQs

Where was Gelo born?

Born in Gela^[2], Gelo…

Where did Gelo die?

Gelo passed away in Syracuse^[4].

Who were Gelo's parents?

Gelo's father was Deinomenes^[8].

Who was Gelo married to?

Gelo's spouses include Damarete^[9].

What did Gelo do for work?

Gelo worked as politician^[6].

What awards did Gelo receive?

Honors received include Olympic victor, tethrippon (4-horse chariot)^[12].