Philo of Byzantium

Summary

Philo of Byzantium is a human^[1]. He was born in Byzantium^[2]. He was born on January 1, 280 BC^[3]. He died on January 1, 220 BC^[4]. He worked as a mathematician^[5], engineer^[6], non-fiction writer^[7], and writer^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (199 views/month, #7,223 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Philo of Byzantium's place of birth was Byzantium^[2].
• Philo of Byzantium was born on January 1, 280 BC^[3].
• Philo of Byzantium died on January 1, 220 BC^[4].
• Philo of Byzantium's professions included mathematician^[5].
• Philo of Byzantium worked as an engineer^[6].
• Philo of Byzantium worked as a non-fiction writer^[7].
• Philo of Byzantium worked as a writer^[8].
• A notable work attributed to Philo of Byzantium is Philo line^[10].
• Philo of Byzantium is recorded as male^[11].
• Philo of Byzantium's instance of is recorded as human^[12].
• Philo of Byzantium's Commons category is recorded as Philo of Byzantium^[13].
• Philo of Byzantium's given name is recorded as Φίλων^[14].
• Philo of Byzantium's floruit is recorded as 250 BC^[15].
• Philo of Byzantium's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary^[16].
• Philo of Byzantium's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon^[17].
• Philo of Byzantium's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)^[18].
• Philo of Byzantium's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition^[19].
• Philo of Byzantium's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek^[20].
• Philo of Byzantium's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'grc', 'text': 'Φίλων'}^[21].
• Philo of Byzantium's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'grc', 'text': 'Φίλων ὁ Βυζάντιος'}^[22].
• Philo of Byzantium's different from is recorded as Philo of Byzantium^[23].
• Philo of Byzantium's writing language is recorded as Ancient Greek^[24].
• Philo of Byzantium's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired^[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Byzantium^[2], Philo of Byzantium… he was born on January 1, 280 BC^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician^[5], engineer^[6], non-fiction writer^[7], and writer^[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Philo of Byzantium is Philo line^[10]. Things named for him include Philo line^[26], a mathematical concept^[27].

Death and Burial

Philo of Byzantium died on January 1, 220 BC^[4].

Why It Matters

Philo of Byzantium ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (199 views/month, #7,223 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[28] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[29]

He is credited with the discovery of thermoscope^[30]. Entities named for him include Philo line^[26], a mathematical concept^[27].

FAQs

Where was Philo of Byzantium born?

Born in Byzantium^[2], Philo of Byzantium…

What did Philo of Byzantium do for work?

Philo of Byzantium worked as mathematician^[5], engineer^[6], non-fiction writer^[7], and writer^[8].

What did Philo of Byzantium discover?

Philo of Byzantium is credited as discoverer of thermoscope^[30].