Hecataeus of Abdera

Greek philosopher and historian (c.360–c.290 BC)
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Hecataeus of Abdera

Summary

Hecataeus of Abdera is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ancient Abdera[2]. He was born on January 1, 400 BC[3]. He passed away in Alexandria[4]. He died on January 1, 300 BC[5]. He worked as a historian[6], philosopher[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (103 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ancient Abdera[2], Hecataeus of Abdera…
  • Hecataeus of Abdera passed away in Alexandria[4].
  • Hecataeus of Abdera was born on January 1, 400 BC[3].
  • Hecataeus of Abdera died on January 1, 300 BC[5].
  • Hecataeus of Abdera worked as a historian[6].
  • Hecataeus of Abdera worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Hecataeus of Abdera's professions included writer[8].
  • Hecataeus of Abdera's field of work was philosophy[10].
  • Hecataeus of Abdera is recorded as male[11].
  • Hecataeus of Abdera's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Hecataeus of Abdera's described by source is recorded as Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[13].
  • Hecataeus of Abdera's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[14].
  • Hecataeus of Abdera's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[15].
  • Hecataeus of Abdera's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[16].
  • Hecataeus of Abdera's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[17].
  • Hecataeus of Abdera's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[18].
  • Hecataeus of Abdera dates from the Hellenistic period[19].
  • Hecataeus of Abdera's writing language is recorded as Ancient Greek[20].
  • Hecataeus of Abdera's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[21].

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Origins and Family

Hecataeus of Abdera's place of birth was Ancient Abdera[2]. He was born on January 1, 400 BC[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], philosopher[7], and writer[8]. Hecataeus of Abdera's field of work was philosophy[10].

Death and Burial

Hecataeus of Abdera died on January 1, 300 BC[5]. He passed away in Alexandria[4].

Why It Matters

Hecataeus of Abdera ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (103 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Hecataeus of Abdera born?

Born in Ancient Abdera[2], Hecataeus of Abdera…

Where did Hecataeus of Abdera die?

Hecataeus of Abdera passed away in Alexandria[4].

What did Hecataeus of Abdera do for work?

Hecataeus of Abdera worked as historian[6], philosopher[7], and writer[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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