Gessius of Petra

physician, iatrosophist and pagan philosopher active in Alexandria in the late 5th and early 6th century
Person human Q3124494
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Gessius of Petra

Summary

Gessius of Petra is a human[1]. Born in Petra[2], he… he worked as a physician[3], iatrosophist[4], and philosopher[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Gessius of Petra's place of birth was Petra[2].
  • Gessius of Petra worked as a physician[3].
  • Gessius of Petra worked as an iatrosophist[4].
  • Gessius of Petra worked as a philosopher[5].
  • Gessius of Petra is recorded as male[7].
  • Gessius of Petra's instance of is recorded as human[8].
  • Gessius of Petra's work location is recorded as Alexandria[9].
  • Gessius of Petra's floruit is recorded as 500[10].
  • Gessius of Petra's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[11].
  • Gessius of Petra's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[12].
  • Gessius of Petra's writing language is recorded as Ancient Greek[13].

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Origins and Family

Born in Petra[2], Gessius of Petra…

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[3], iatrosophist[4], and philosopher[5].

Why It Matters

Gessius of Petra ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[6] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[14]

FAQs

Where was Gessius of Petra born?

Gessius of Petra was born in Petra[2].

What did Gessius of Petra do for work?

Gessius of Petra worked as physician[3], iatrosophist[4], and philosopher[5].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [3] . wikidata.org.
  5. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [14] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Petra
    Languages spoken, written or signed Ancient Greek
    Occupation
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