Pisistratus

6th century BC tyrant of ancient Athens
Person human Q242172
Pisistratus
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Pisistratus

Summary

Pisistratus is a human[1]. He was born in Athens[2]. He was born on 550 BC[3]. He passed away in Athens[4]. He died on 527 BC[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (557 views/month, #7,050 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Pisistratus was born in Athens[2].
  • Pisistratus passed away in Athens[4].
  • Pisistratus was born on 550 BC[3].
  • Pisistratus was born on 600 BC[8].
  • Pisistratus died on 527 BC[5].
  • Pisistratus died on 528 BC[9].
  • Pisistratus's father was Hippocrates[10].
  • Pisistratus was married to Hippias' and Hipparchus' mother[11].
  • Among Pisistratus's spouses was Coesyra[12].
  • Among Pisistratus's spouses was Timonassa[13].
  • A child of Pisistratus was Hippias[14].
  • A child of Pisistratus was Hipparchus[15].
  • A child of Pisistratus was Hegesistratus of Sigeum[16].
  • Pisistratus held citizenship in Classical Athens[17].
  • Pisistratus's professions included politician[6].
  • Pisistratus received the Olympic victor, tethrippon (4-horse chariot)[18].
  • Pisistratus is recorded as male[19].
  • Pisistratus's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Pisistratus's family is recorded as Pisistratides[21].
  • Pisistratus's Commons category is recorded as Peisistratos[22].
  • Pisistratus's relative is recorded as Solon[23].
  • Pisistratus's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[24].
  • Pisistratus's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Pisistratus's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[26].
  • Pisistratus's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Athens[2], Pisistratus… Recorded date of birth include 550 BC[3] and 600 BC[8]. His father was Hippocrates[10].

Career and Affiliations

Pisistratus worked as a politician[6].

Recognition

Pisistratus received the Olympic victor, tethrippon (4-horse chariot)[18].

Personal Life

Spouses include Hippias' and Hipparchus' mother[11], Coesyra[12], and Timonassa[13]. Children include Hippias[14], a politician[28], -0600–-0490[29], of Classical Athens[30]; Hipparchus[15], a politician[31], -0600–-0514[32], of Classical Athens[33]; and Hegesistratus of Sigeum[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 527 BC[5] and 528 BC[9]. Pisistratus passed away in Athens[4].

Why It Matters

Pisistratus ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (557 views/month, #7,050 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Pisistratus born?

Born in Athens[2], Pisistratus…

Where did Pisistratus die?

Pisistratus passed away in Athens[4].

Who were Pisistratus's parents?

Pisistratus's father was Hippocrates[10].

Who was Pisistratus married to?

Pisistratus's spouses include Hippias' and Hipparchus' mother[11], Coesyra[12], and Timonassa[13].

What did Pisistratus do for work?

Pisistratus worked as politician[6].

What awards did Pisistratus receive?

Honors received include Olympic victor, tethrippon (4-horse chariot)[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Pisistratus. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Pisistratus. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Pisistratus. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . sportolimpico.it. Retrieved . sportolimpico.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . Enciclopedia Treccani. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . Enciclopedia Treccani. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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