Phlegon of Tralles

2nd-century AD Greek writer
Person human Q138531
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Phlegon of Tralles

Summary

Phlegon of Tralles is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tralleis[2]. He was born on 200[3]. He died on January 1, 200[4]. He worked as a writer[5] and historian[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Phlegon of Tralles was born in Tralleis[2].
  • Phlegon of Tralles was born on 200[3].
  • Phlegon of Tralles died on January 1, 200[4].
  • Phlegon of Tralles held citizenship in Ancient Rome[8].
  • Phlegon of Tralles's professions included writer[5].
  • Phlegon of Tralles worked as a historian[6].
  • A notable work attributed to Phlegon of Tralles is Book of Marvels[9].
  • Phlegon of Tralles is recorded as male[10].
  • Phlegon of Tralles's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Phlegon of Tralles's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[12].
  • Phlegon of Tralles's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[13].
  • Phlegon of Tralles's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[14].
  • Phlegon of Tralles's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[15].
  • Phlegon of Tralles's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'grc', 'text': 'Φλέγων ο Τραλλιανός'}[16].
  • Phlegon of Tralles dates from the Roman Empire[17].
  • Phlegon of Tralles's social classification is recorded as freedman[18].
  • Phlegon of Tralles's writing language is recorded as Ancient Greek[19].
  • Phlegon of Tralles's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[20].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tralleis[2], Phlegon of Tralles… he was born on 200[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[5] and historian[6].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Phlegon of Tralles is Book of Marvels[9].

Death and Burial

Phlegon of Tralles died on January 1, 200[4].

Why It Matters

Phlegon of Tralles ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 12 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 writer[5] and historian[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [3] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Augustan History. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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