John Italus

Byzantine philosopher (11th century)
Person human Q947651
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John Italus

Summary

John Italus is a human[1]. His place of birth was Calabria[2]. He was born on 1025[3]. He died in Constantinople[4]. He died on 1085[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], writer[7], and humanist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (85 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Calabria[2], John Italus…
  • John Italus died in Constantinople[4].
  • John Italus was born on 1025[3].
  • John Italus died on 1085[5].
  • John Italus held citizenship in Byzantine Empire[10].
  • John Italus worked as a philosopher[6].
  • John Italus's professions included writer[7].
  • John Italus's professions included humanist[8].
  • John Italus's education included a stint at University of Constantinople[11].
  • A notable student of John Italus was Ioane Petritsi[12].
  • John Italus is recorded as male[13].
  • John Italus's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • John Italus's given name is recorded as Ioannis[15].
  • John Italus's work location is recorded as Byzantium[16].
  • John Italus studied under Michael Psellos[17].
  • John Italus's described by source is recorded as 1870 Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology[18].
  • John Italus's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19].
  • John Italus's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20].
  • John Italus's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as medieval Greek[21].
  • John Italus's different from is recorded as John of Cluny[22].
  • John Italus's writing language is recorded as medieval Greek[23].
  • John Italus's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[24].

Body

Origins and Family

John Italus was born in Calabria[2]. He was born on 1025[3].

Education

John Italus's education included a stint at University of Constantinople[11]. He studied under Michael Psellos[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], writer[7], and humanist[8]. A notable student of John Italus was Ioane Petritsi[12].

Death and Burial

John Italus died on 1085[5]. He died in Constantinople[4].

Why It Matters

John Italus ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (85 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was John Italus born?

John Italus's place of birth was Calabria[2].

Where did John Italus die?

John Italus passed away in Constantinople[4].

What did John Italus do for work?

John Italus worked as philosopher[6], writer[7], and humanist[8].

Where did John Italus go to school?

John Italus was educated at University of Constantinople[11].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . 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.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Pierrotrgr · 2026-07-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 15w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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