Hegesianax of Alexandria

writer of Alexandria Troas
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Hegesianax of Alexandria

Summary

Hegesianax of Alexandria is a human[1]. His place of birth was Alexandria Troas[2]. He was born on 240 BC[3]. He died on 170 BC[4]. He worked as a historian[5], poet[6], and mythographer[7]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Alexandria Troas[2], Hegesianax of Alexandria…
  • Hegesianax of Alexandria was born on 240 BC[3].
  • Hegesianax of Alexandria died on 170 BC[4].
  • Hegesianax of Alexandria's professions included historian[5].
  • Hegesianax of Alexandria's professions included poet[6].
  • Hegesianax of Alexandria worked as a mythographer[7].
  • Hegesianax of Alexandria is recorded as male[9].
  • Hegesianax of Alexandria's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • Hegesianax of Alexandria's said to be the same as is recorded as Hegesianax[11].
  • Hegesianax of Alexandria's said to be the same as is recorded as Cephalon[12].
  • Hegesianax of Alexandria's floruit is recorded as 300 BC[13].
  • Hegesianax of Alexandria's floruit is recorded as 200 BC[14].
  • Hegesianax of Alexandria's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[15].
  • Hegesianax of Alexandria's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[16].
  • Hegesianax of Alexandria's writing language is recorded as Ancient Greek[17].
  • Hegesianax of Alexandria's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[18].

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Origins and Family

Born in Alexandria Troas[2], Hegesianax of Alexandria… he was born on 240 BC[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[5], poet[6], and mythographer[7].

Death and Burial

Hegesianax of Alexandria died on 170 BC[4].

Why It Matters

Hegesianax of Alexandria is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Hegesianax of Alexandria born?

Hegesianax of Alexandria was born in Alexandria Troas[2].

What did Hegesianax of Alexandria do for work?

Hegesianax of Alexandria worked as historian[5], poet[6], and mythographer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Pauly–Wissowa. wikidata.org.
  2. [9] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [5] . wikidata.org.
  5. [6] . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . Pauly–Wissowa. wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . Hegesianax 1 (Pauly-Wissowa). wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Treccani's Enciclopedia on line. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Treccani's Enciclopedia on line. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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