Philochorus

Greek historian (c. 340 BC – c. 261 BC)
Person human Q266299
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Philochorus

Summary

Philochorus is a human[1]. His place of birth was Athens[2]. He was born on January 1, 340 BC[3]. He passed away in Athens[4]. He died on 260 BC[5]. He worked as an Atthidographer[6], historian[7], and mythographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Philochorus's place of birth was Athens[2].
  • Philochorus died in Athens[4].
  • Philochorus was born on January 1, 340 BC[3].
  • Philochorus died on 260 BC[5].
  • Philochorus held citizenship in Classical Athens[10].
  • Philochorus's professions included Atthidographer[6].
  • Philochorus worked as a historian[7].
  • Philochorus's professions included mythographer[8].
  • Philochorus is recorded as male[11].
  • Philochorus's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Philochorus's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[13].
  • Philochorus's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[14].
  • Philochorus dates from the Hellenistic period[15].
  • Philochorus's writing language is recorded as Ancient Greek[16].
  • Philochorus's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[17].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Athens[2], Philochorus… he was born on January 1, 340 BC[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Atthidographer[6], historian[7], and mythographer[8].

Death and Burial

Philochorus died on 260 BC[5]. He died in Athens[4].

Why It Matters

Philochorus ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]

FAQs

Where was Philochorus born?

Philochorus was born in Athens[2].

Where did Philochorus die?

Philochorus died in Athens[4].

What did Philochorus do for work?

Philochorus worked as Atthidographer[6], historian[7], and mythographer[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [18] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Atthidographer, historian, mythographer
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  2. 11d ago · JBradyK · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Significant place Q844930
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  3. 14d ago · JBradyK · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Athens
    Time period Hellenistic period
    Aliases
    Writing language Ancient Greek
    + 12 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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