Perictione

mother of Plato
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Perictione was born in 500 BC · Athens . She was the daughter of Glaucon [1], and would go on to lead a life marked by intellectual pursuits. As a philosopher and writer [2], Perictione engaged in activities that were not common for women of her time.

Perictione was married to two men, Ariston of Athens and Pyrilampes [1]. Through these marriages, she had several children, including Adeimantus of Collytus, Plato, Glaucon, Potone, and Antiphon [1]. Her family life was likely influenced by her intellectual endeavors, given her occupation as a philosopher and writer [2].

As a member of a family with a strong presence in Athens, Perictione's life was shaped by her relationships and pursuits. Born in 500 BC · Athens , she was part of a community that valued knowledge and intellectual discourse. Her father, Glaucon [1], likely played a significant role in shaping her early life and interests.

Perictione's legacy is tied to her family and her work as a philosopher and writer [2]. With children like Plato, who would go on to become a prominent philosopher, her influence extended beyond her own writings. As the mother of Adeimantus of Collytus, Plato, Glaucon, Potone, and Antiphon [1], Perictione's impact on her family and the broader intellectual community is notable.

Perictione

Summary

Perictione is a human[1]. She was born in Athens[2]. She was born on 500 BC[3]. She died on 400 BC[4]. She worked as a philosopher[5] and writer[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Perictione was born in Athens[2].
  • Perictione was born on 500 BC[3].
  • Perictione died on 400 BC[4].
  • Perictione's father was Glaucon[8].
  • Among Perictione's spouses was Ariston of Athens[9].
  • Perictione was married to Pyrilampes[10].
  • A child of Perictione was Adeimantus of Collytus[11].
  • A child of Perictione was Plato[12].
  • A child of Perictione was Glaucon[13].
  • A child of Perictione was Potone[14].
  • A child of Perictione was Antiphon[15].
  • Perictione's professions included philosopher[5].
  • Perictione's professions included writer[6].
  • Perictione is recorded as female[16].
  • Perictione's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Perictione's residence is recorded as Classical Athens[18].
  • Perictione's described by source is recorded as Women Writers of Ancient Greece and Rome[19].
  • Perictione's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[20].
  • Perictione's different from is recorded as Perictione II[21].
  • Perictione's sibling is recorded as Charmides[22].
  • Perictione's writing language is recorded as Ancient Greek[23].

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Origins and Family

Born in Athens[2], Perictione… she was born on 500 BC[3]. Her father was Glaucon[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[5] and writer[6].

Personal Life

Spouses include Ariston of Athens[9], an aristocrat[24], of Classical Athens[25] and Pyrilampes[10], a politician[26], -0401–-0401[27], of Classical Athens[28]. Children include Adeimantus of Collytus[11], a philosopher[29], -0432–-0382[30], of Classical Athens[31]; Plato[12], a philosopher[32], -0427–-0347[33], of Classical Athens[34], specialised in philosophy[35]; Glaucon[13], a philosopher[36], b. -0445[37], of Classical Athens[38]; Potone[14], -0420–-0400[39], of Classical Athens[40]; and Antiphon[15], -0450–-0400[41], of Classical Athens[42].

Death and Burial

Perictione died on 400 BC[4].

Why It Matters

Perictione ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] She is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Perictione born?

Born in Athens[2], Perictione…

Who were Perictione's parents?

Perictione's father was Glaucon[8].

Who was Perictione married to?

Perictione's spouses include Ariston of Athens[9] and Pyrilampes[10].

What did Perictione do for work?

Perictione worked as philosopher[5] and writer[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . Platon — Œuvres complètes. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Platon — Œuvres complètes. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Platon — Œuvres complètes. wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Platon — Œuvres complètes. wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Platon — Œuvres complètes. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Platon — Œuvres complètes. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Platon — Œuvres complètes. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Women Writers of Ancient Greece and Rome. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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