Perseus of Macedon
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Summary
Perseus of Macedon was born on 212 BC[1] in Pella[2]. He died on January 1, 166 BC[3], in Alba Fucens[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,916 views/month, #7,065 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Tomb of Perseus of Macedon[7]
- Father: Philip V of Macedon[8]
- Mother: Polycratia of Argos[9]
- Spouse: Laodice V[10]
- Child: Philippus[11], Alexander[12], Andriscus[13], Pseudo-Alexander[14]
- Position held: strategos[15], king of Macedonia[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Family: Antigonid dynasty[18]
- Commons category: Perseus of Macedon[19]
- Unmarried partner: Callippa[20]
- Given name: Περσεύς[21]
- Described by source: Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[22], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[26], Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus[27], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[28], Pauly–Wissowa[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek[30]
- Name in native language: Περσεύς[31]
- Time period: Hellenistic period[32]
- Sibling: Apame IV[33], Demetrius[34], Philippus[35]
Why It Matters
Perseus of Macedon has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Perseus of Macedon born?
Perseus of Macedon was born in Pella[2].
Where did Perseus of Macedon die?
Perseus of Macedon died in Alba Fucens[4].
Who were Perseus of Macedon's parents?
Perseus of Macedon's father was Philip V of Macedon[8]. Perseus of Macedon's mother was Polycratia of Argos[9].
Who was Perseus of Macedon married to?
Perseus of Macedon's spouses include Laodice V[10].
What did Perseus of Macedon do for work?
Perseus of Macedon worked as a military personnel[5].