Milo of Croton

6th-century BC wrestler from the Magna Graecian city of Croton
Person human Q338948
Milo of Croton
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Summary

Milo of Croton is a human[1]. He was born in Crotone[2]. He was born on 550 BC[3]. He passed away in Capo Colonna[4]. He worked as an amateur wrestler[5], military leader[6], athlete[7], and philosopher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,794 views/month, #6,954 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Crotone[2].
  • Milo of Croton died in Capo Colonna[4].
  • Milo of Croton was born on 550 BC[3].
  • Milo of Croton was born on 555 BC[10].
  • Milo of Croton was married to Myia[11].
  • Milo of Croton worked as an amateur wrestler[5].
  • Milo of Croton worked as a military leader[6].
  • Milo of Croton's professions included athlete[7].
  • Milo of Croton's professions included philosopher[8].
  • Milo of Croton received the Olympic victor, wrestling (boys)[12].
  • Milo of Croton received the Olympic victor, wrestling (pale)[13].
  • Milo of Croton received the Olympic victor, wrestling (pale)[14].
  • Milo of Croton received the Olympic victor, wrestling (pale)[15].
  • Milo of Croton received the Olympic victor, wrestling (pale)[16].
  • Milo of Croton received the Olympic victor, wrestling (pale)[17].
  • Milo of Croton is recorded as male[18].
  • Milo of Croton's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Milo of Croton's Commons category is recorded as Milo of Croton[20].
  • The cause of death was wolf attack[21].
  • Milo of Croton's sport is recorded as amateur wrestling[22].
  • Milo of Croton's given name is recorded as Milo[23].
  • Milo of Croton's depicted by is recorded as Milon statue at Olympia[24].
  • Milo of Croton's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Milo of Croton's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Milo of Croton's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[27].

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Origins and Family

Milo of Croton was born in Crotone[2]. Recorded date of birth include 550 BC[3] and 555 BC[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include amateur wrestler[5], military leader[6], athlete[7], and philosopher[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Olympic victor, wrestling (boys)[12], an award[28]; Olympic victor, wrestling (pale)[13], an award[29]; and Periodonikes[30], an award[31].

Personal Life

Among Milo of Croton's spouses was Myia[11].

Death and Burial

Milo of Croton died in Capo Colonna[4]. The cause of death was wolf attack[21].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Milo of Croton include Milo[32], a trademark[33], in Australia[34], founded in 1934[35].

Why It Matters

Milo of Croton ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,794 views/month, #6,954 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

Entities named for him include Milo[32], a trademark[33], in Australia[34], founded in 1934[35].

FAQs

Where was Milo of Croton born?

Milo of Croton's place of birth was Crotone[2].

Where did Milo of Croton die?

Milo of Croton passed away in Capo Colonna[4].

Who was Milo of Croton married to?

Milo of Croton's spouses include Myia[11].

What did Milo of Croton do for work?

Milo of Croton worked as amateur wrestler[5], military leader[6], athlete[7], and philosopher[8].

What awards did Milo of Croton receive?

Honors received include Olympic victor, wrestling (boys)[12], Olympic victor, wrestling (pale)[13], Olympic victor, wrestling (pale)[14], and Olympic victor, wrestling (pale)[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . sportolimpico.it. Retrieved . sportolimpico.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . sportolimpico.it. Retrieved . sportolimpico.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . sportolimpico.it. Retrieved . sportolimpico.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . sportolimpico.it. Retrieved . sportolimpico.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . sportolimpico.it. Retrieved . sportolimpico.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . sportolimpico.it. Retrieved . sportolimpico.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Description of Greece. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] ↑ . 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. [36] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  9. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → amateur wrestler, military leader, athlete +1
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  10. 23w ago · JBradyK · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender → male
    Aliases → —
    Participant in → ancient Olympic Games, Pythian Games, Nemean Games +1
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