Lysimachus

Macedonian officer, one of Alexander's successor kings
Person human Q32133
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Lysimachus

Summary

Lysimachus is a human[1]. Born in Pella[2], he… he was born on January 1, 361 BC[3]. He died in Curupedion[4]. He died on January 281 BC[5]. He worked as a sovereign[6], politician[7], and military personnel[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (970 views/month, #6,916 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Lysimachus was born in Pella[2].
  • Lysimachus passed away in Curupedion[4].
  • Lysimachus was born on January 1, 361 BC[3].
  • Lysimachus was born on 355 BC[10].
  • Lysimachus died on January 281 BC[5].
  • Lysimachus died on February 281 BC[11].
  • Burial took place at tomb of Lysimachos, between Kardia and Paktys[12].
  • Lysimachus's father was Agathocles of Pella[13].
  • Lysimachus was married to Nicaea of Macedon[14].
  • Lysimachus was married to Amastris[15].
  • Lysimachus was married to Arsinoe II[16].
  • Among Lysimachus's spouses was Macris[17].
  • A child of Lysimachus was Arsinoe I[18].
  • A child of Lysimachus was Agathocles[19].
  • A child of Lysimachus was Eurydice[20].
  • A child of Lysimachus was Ptolemy Epigonos[21].
  • A child of Lysimachus was Lysimachus[22].
  • A child of Lysimachus was Philip[23].
  • Lysimachus held citizenship in Macedonia[24].
  • Lysimachus held citizenship in Thrace[25].
  • Lysimachus worked as a sovereign[6].
  • Lysimachus worked as a politician[7].
  • Lysimachus worked as a military personnel[8].
  • Lysimachus held the position of somatophylakes[26].
  • Lysimachus held the position of king[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Lysimachus was born in Pella[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 361 BC[3] and 355 BC[10]. His father was Agathocles of Pella[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sovereign[6], politician[7], and military personnel[8]. Positions held include somatophylakes[26], a position[28]; king[27], a noble title[29]; and king of Macedonia[30], a noble title[31].

Personal Life

Spouses include Nicaea of Macedon[14], -0400–-0302[32], of Macedonia[33]; Amastris[15], a politician[34], -0400–-0284[35], of Persian Empire[36]; Arsinoe II[16], a monarch[37], -0316–-0270[38], awarded the Olympic champion[39]; and Macris[17]. Children include Arsinoe I[18], a monarch[40], -0305–-0248[41], of Ptolemaic Kingdom[42]; Agathocles[19], an aristocrat[43], -0320–-0284[44], of Thrace[45]; Eurydice[20], -0400–-0300[46], of Macedonia[47]; Ptolemy Epigonos[21], a sovereign[48], -0299–-0240[49]; Lysimachus[22], an aristocrat[50], -0297–-0281[51]; and Philip[23], -0294–-0281[52].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 281 BC[5] and February 281 BC[11]. Lysimachus died in Curupedion[4]. Burial took place at tomb of Lysimachos, between Kardia and Paktys[12].

Why It Matters

Lysimachus ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (970 views/month, #6,916 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Lysimachus born?

Born in Pella[2], Lysimachus…

Where did Lysimachus die?

Lysimachus died in Curupedion[4].

Who were Lysimachus's parents?

Lysimachus's father was Agathocles of Pella[13].

Who was Lysimachus married to?

Lysimachus's spouses include Nicaea of Macedon[14], Amastris[15], Arsinoe II[16], and Macris[17].

What did Lysimachus do for work?

Lysimachus worked as sovereign[6], politician[7], and military personnel[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . arcanum.com. arcanum.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [12] . Description of Greece. wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . arcanum.com. arcanum.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [10] . oxfordre.com. oxfordre.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . oxfordre.com. oxfordre.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [11] . attalus.org. attalus.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  20. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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