Philopoemen
ancient Greek general
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Summary
Philopoemen was born on January 1, 253 BC[1], in Megalopolis[2]. He died on 183 BC[3] in Messene[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (792 views/month, #7,235 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of death: 183 BC[8]
- Father: Craugis of Megalopolis[9]
- Country of citizenship: Megalopolis[10]
- Position held: strategos of the Achaean League[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Commons category: Philopoemen[13]
- Cause of death: intoxication[14]
- Given name: Felopimin[15]
- Student of: Ecdelus[16], Demophanes[17]
- Manner of death: natural causes[18]
- Described by source: Salmonsens Konversationsleksikon[19], Nordisk familjebok[20], Parallel Lives[21], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[22], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[25], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[26], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek[28]
- Time period: Hellenistic period[29]
- Significant place: Megalopolis[30]
Why It Matters
Philopoemen has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Philopoemen born?
Philopoemen was born in Megalopolis[2].
Where did Philopoemen die?
Philopoemen passed away in Messene[4].
Who were Philopoemen's parents?
Philopoemen's father was Craugis of Megalopolis[9].
What did Philopoemen do for work?
Philopoemen worked as a politician[5] and military personnel[6].