Philo of Byblos

Greek author (c. 64 – 141)
Person human Q504771
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Philo of Byblos

Summary

Philo of Byblos is a human[1]. His place of birth was Byblos[2]. He was born on 50[3]. He died on 140[4]. He worked as a lexicographer[5], writer[6], mythographer[7], and military personnel[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (161 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Philo of Byblos was born in Byblos[2].
  • Philo of Byblos was born on 50[3].
  • Philo of Byblos died on 140[4].
  • Philo of Byblos's professions included lexicographer[5].
  • Philo of Byblos's professions included writer[6].
  • Philo of Byblos worked as a mythographer[7].
  • Philo of Byblos's professions included military personnel[8].
  • Philo of Byblos held the position of Roman consul[10].
  • Philo of Byblos is recorded as male[11].
  • Philo of Byblos's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Philo of Byblos's said to be the same as is recorded as Philo[13].
  • Philo of Byblos's given name is recorded as Φίλων[14].
  • Philo of Byblos's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[15].
  • Philo of Byblos's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[16].
  • Philo of Byblos's described by source is recorded as The Encyclopedia Americana[17].
  • Philo of Byblos's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[18].
  • Philo of Byblos's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[19].
  • Philo of Byblos's name in kana is recorded as ヘレニウス・フィロン[20].
  • Philo of Byblos's different from is recorded as Philo of Byblus[21].
  • Philo of Byblos dates from the Roman Empire[22].
  • Philo of Byblos's writing language is recorded as Ancient Greek[23].
  • Philo of Byblos's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Philo of Byblos was born in Byblos[2]. He was born on 50[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer[5], writer[6], mythographer[7], and military personnel[8]. Philo of Byblos held the position of Roman consul[10].

Death and Burial

Philo of Byblos died on 140[4].

Why It Matters

Philo of Byblos ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (161 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Philo of Byblos born?

Philo of Byblos's place of birth was Byblos[2].

What did Philo of Byblos do for work?

Philo of Byblos worked as lexicographer[5], writer[6], mythographer[7], and military personnel[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Perseus Digital Library. Retrieved . catalog.perseus.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . 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] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5h ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Parsifal cluster id 311146
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  2. 27d ago · JBradyK · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Said to be the same as Philo
    Position held Roman consul
    Time period Roman Empire
    Copyright status as a creator copyrights on works have expired
    + 13 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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