Phlegon of Tralles

2nd-century AD Greek writer
Person human Q138531
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Summary

Phlegon of Tralles was born on 200[1] in Tralleis[2]. He died on January 1, 200[3]. He worked as a writer[4] and historian[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (555 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Ancient Rome[7]
  • Notable work: Book of Marvels[8]
  • Sex or gender: male[9]
  • Described by source: Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[10], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[11], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[12], Pauly–Wissowa[13]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek[14]
  • Name in native language: Φλέγων ο Τραλλιανός[15]
  • Time period: Roman Empire[16]
  • Social classification: freedman[17]
  • Writing language: Ancient Greek[18]
  • Significant place: Tralleis[19]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[20]

Why It Matters

Phlegon of Tralles has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was Phlegon of Tralles born?

Phlegon of Tralles's place of birth was Tralleis[2].

What did Phlegon of Tralles do for work?

Phlegon of Tralles worked as a writer[4] and historian[5].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  2. [9] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [14] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
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  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Augustan History. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . Bibliotheca. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 6w ago · THEbotIT bot · 2026-09-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890), Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition +1
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  5. 23w ago · JBradyK · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Time period → Roman Empire
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