Hipparchus

tyrant of Athens from c. 528 BC to 514 BC
Person human Q435531
Hipparchus
Gerhard, Eduard, 1795-1867; Curtius, Ernst, 1814-1896; Fränkel, Max, 1846-1903 · Public Domain · Wikimedia
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Hipparchus

Summary

Hipparchus is a human[1]. He was born in Athens[2]. He was born on 600 BC[3]. He passed away in Athens[4]. He died on January 1, 514 BC[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Hipparchus was born in Athens[2].
  • Hipparchus died in Athens[4].
  • Hipparchus was born on 600 BC[3].
  • Hipparchus died on January 1, 514 BC[5].
  • Hipparchus's father was Pisistratus[8].
  • Hipparchus's mother was Hippias' and Hipparchus' mother[9].
  • Hipparchus was married to Phye[10].
  • Hipparchus held citizenship in Classical Athens[11].
  • Hipparchus worked as a politician[6].
  • Hipparchus is recorded as male[12].
  • Hipparchus's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Hipparchus's killed by is recorded as Harmodius and Aristogeiton[14].
  • Hipparchus's Commons category is recorded as Hipparchus (son of Peisistratos)[15].
  • Hipparchus's given name is recorded as Ίππαρχος[16].
  • Hipparchus's manner of death is recorded as homicide[17].
  • Hipparchus's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[18].
  • Hipparchus's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19].
  • Hipparchus's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[20].
  • Hipparchus's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[21].
  • Hipparchus's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[22].
  • Hipparchus's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'grc', 'text': 'Ἵππαρχος'}[23].
  • Hipparchus's sibling is recorded as Hippias[24].
  • Hipparchus's sibling is recorded as Hegesistratus of Sigeum[25].
  • Hipparchus's writing language is recorded as Ancient Greek[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Hipparchus's place of birth was Athens[2]. He was born on 600 BC[3]. His father was Pisistratus[8]. His mother was Hippias' and he' mother[9].

Career and Affiliations

Hipparchus's professions included politician[6].

Personal Life

Among Hipparchus's spouses was Phye[10].

Death and Burial

Hipparchus died on January 1, 514 BC[5]. He passed away in Athens[4].

Why It Matters

Hipparchus ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Hipparchus born?

Hipparchus's place of birth was Athens[2].

Where did Hipparchus die?

Hipparchus died in Athens[4].

Who were Hipparchus's parents?

Hipparchus's father was Pisistratus[8]. Hipparchus's mother was Hippias' and Hipparchus' mother[9].

Who was Hipparchus married to?

Hipparchus's spouses include Phye[10].

What did Hipparchus do for work?

Hipparchus worked as politician[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . 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] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Sex or gender male
    Languages spoken, written or signed Ancient Greek
    Mother Hippias' and Hipparchus' mother
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