Pericles
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Pericles
Summary
Pericles is a human[1]. His place of birth was Athens[2]. He was born on 494 BC[3]. He passed away in Athens[4]. He died on January 1, 429 BC[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], statesperson[8], orator[9], and army officer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,140 views/month, #5,940 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Athens[2], Pericles…
- Pericles died in Athens[4].
- Pericles was born on 494 BC[3].
- Pericles was born on 495 BC[12].
- Pericles died on January 1, 429 BC[5].
- Burial took place at tomb of Pericles, Athens[13].
- Pericles's father was Xanthippus[14].
- Pericles's mother was Agariste[15].
- Pericles was married to Pericles' first wife[16].
- Among Pericles's spouses was Aspasia[17].
- A child of Pericles was Pericles the Younger[18].
- A child of Pericles was Paralus[19].
- A child of Pericles was Xanthippus[20].
- Pericles held citizenship in Classical Athens[21].
- Pericles's professions included politician[6].
- Pericles worked as a military personnel[7].
- Pericles worked as a statesperson[8].
- Pericles worked as an orator[9].
- Pericles worked as an army officer[10].
- Pericles held the position of Athenian strategos[22].
- Pericles's religion is recorded as Ancient Greek religion[23].
- Pericles is recorded as male[24].
- Pericles's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Pericles's family is recorded as Alcmaeonidae[26].
- Pericles's family is recorded as Buzygae[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Pericles was born in Athens[2]. Recorded date of birth include 494 BC[3] and 495 BC[12]. His father was Xanthippus[14]. His mother was Agariste[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], statesperson[8], orator[9], and army officer[10]. Pericles held the position of Athenian strategos[22].
Personal Life
Spouses include Pericles' first wife[16], -0500–-0429[28] and Aspasia[17], a rhetorician[29], -0470–-0400[30]. Children include he the Younger[18], a politician[31], -0440–-0406[32], of Classical Athens[33]; Paralus[19], a military personnel[34], -0500–-0429[35], of Classical Athens[36]; and Xanthippus[20], a military personnel[37], -0500–-0429[38], of Classical Athens[39]. His religion is recorded as Ancient Greek religion[23].
Death and Burial
Pericles died on January 1, 429 BC[5]. He died in Athens[4]. The cause of death was Plague of Athens[40]. He is buried at tomb of him, Athens[13].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Pericles include Fifth-century Athens[41], a golden age[42].
Why It Matters
Pericles ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,140 views/month, #5,940 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
Works attributed to him include he' Funeral Oration[45], an oration[46], written by Thucydides[47]. Entities named for him include Fifth-century Athens[41], a golden age[42].
FAQs
Where was Pericles born?
Pericles was born in Athens[2].
Where did Pericles die?
Pericles passed away in Athens[4].
Who were Pericles's parents?
Pericles's father was Xanthippus[14]. Pericles's mother was Agariste[15].
Who was Pericles married to?
Pericles's spouses include Pericles' first wife[16] and Aspasia[17].
What did Pericles do for work?
Pericles worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], statesperson[8], orator[9], and army officer[10].