Nonnus of Panopolis

Greek epic poet
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Nonnus of Panopolis

Summary

Nonnus of Panopolis is a human[1]. He was born in Akhmim[2]. He was born on January 1, 500[3]. He died in Roman Egypt[4]. He died on 500[5]. He worked as a poet[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (449 views/month, #7,201 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Nonnus of Panopolis was born in Akhmim[2].
  • Nonnus of Panopolis died in Roman Egypt[4].
  • Nonnus of Panopolis was born on January 1, 500[3].
  • Nonnus of Panopolis died on 500[5].
  • Nonnus of Panopolis held citizenship in Byzantine Empire[9].
  • Nonnus of Panopolis worked as a poet[6].
  • Nonnus of Panopolis worked as a writer[7].
  • A notable work attributed to Nonnus of Panopolis is Dionysiaca[10].
  • Nonnus of Panopolis is recorded as male[11].
  • Nonnus of Panopolis's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Nonnus of Panopolis's Commons category is recorded as Nonnus[13].
  • Nonnus of Panopolis's given name is recorded as Nonnus[14].
  • Nonnus of Panopolis's floruit is recorded as 500[15].
  • Nonnus of Panopolis's described by source is recorded as New Encyclopedic Dictionary[16].
  • Nonnus of Panopolis's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[17].
  • Nonnus of Panopolis's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[18].
  • Nonnus of Panopolis's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of African Biography[19].
  • Nonnus of Panopolis's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[20].
  • Nonnus of Panopolis's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21].
  • Nonnus of Panopolis's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[22].
  • Nonnus of Panopolis's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as medieval Greek[23].
  • Nonnus of Panopolis's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[24].
  • Nonnus of Panopolis's Commons Creator page is recorded as Nonnus of Panopolis[25].
  • Nonnus of Panopolis's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'grc', 'text': 'Νόννος ὁ Πανοπολίτης'}[26].
  • Nonnus of Panopolis's different from is recorded as Pseudo-Nonnus[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Akhmim[2], Nonnus of Panopolis… he was born on January 1, 500[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6] and writer[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Nonnus of Panopolis is Dionysiaca[10].

Death and Burial

Nonnus of Panopolis died on 500[5]. He died in Roman Egypt[4].

Why It Matters

Nonnus of Panopolis ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (449 views/month, #7,201 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

Works attributed to him include Dionysiaca[30], a literary work[31], founded in 0500[32].

FAQs

Where was Nonnus of Panopolis born?

Nonnus of Panopolis's place of birth was Akhmim[2].

Where did Nonnus of Panopolis die?

Nonnus of Panopolis passed away in Roman Egypt[4].

What did Nonnus of Panopolis do for work?

Nonnus of Panopolis worked as poet[6] and writer[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . 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] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id 0287132-Nonnos-cinny-5-stoleti
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  2. 16d ago · Sira Aspera · 2026-06-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description Greek epic poet
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  3. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00395993
    Significant place Q11940050
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  4. 6w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed medieval Greek, Ancient Greek
    Writing language Ancient Greek
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  5. 6w ago · ~2026-26644-38 · 2026-05-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship Byzantine Empire
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