Orsippus

ancient olympics stadion victor in 8th century BC
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Orsippus

Summary

Orsippus is a human[1]. His place of birth was Megara[2]. He was born on 800 BC[3]. He died in Megara[4]. He died on 760 BC[5]. He worked as an athletics competitor[6] and runner[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Orsippus's place of birth was Megara[2].
  • Orsippus died in Megara[4].
  • Orsippus was born on 800 BC[3].
  • Orsippus died on 760 BC[5].
  • Burial took place at tomb of Orsippos in Megara[9].
  • Orsippus worked as an athletics competitor[6].
  • Orsippus's professions included runner[7].
  • Orsippus received the Olympic victor, stadion[10].
  • Orsippus is recorded as male[11].
  • Orsippus's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Orsippus's sport is recorded as athletics[13].
  • Orsippus's depicted by is recorded as Statue of Orsippos, Megara[14].
  • Orsippus's participant in is recorded as ancient Olympic Games[15].
  • Orsippus's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[16].

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Origins and Family

Orsippus's place of birth was Megara[2]. He was born on 800 BC[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include athletics competitor[6] and runner[7].

Recognition

Orsippus received the Olympic victor, stadion[10].

Death and Burial

Orsippus died on 760 BC[5]. He died in Megara[4]. Burial took place at tomb of Orsippos in Megara[9].

Why It Matters

Orsippus ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[17] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[18]

FAQs

Where was Orsippus born?

Orsippus's place of birth was Megara[2].

Where did Orsippus die?

Orsippus died in Megara[4].

What did Orsippus do for work?

Orsippus worked as athletics competitor[6] and runner[7].

What awards did Orsippus receive?

Honors received include Olympic victor, stadion[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [6] . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . Description of Greece. wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . sportolimpico.it. Retrieved . sportolimpico.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [17] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · JBradyK · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Place of burial tomb of Orsippos in Megara
    Aliases
    Participant in ancient Olympic Games
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