Polemon of Athens

ancient scholar and topographic commentator
Person human Q1150145
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Summary

Polemon of Athens is a human[1]. Born in Ilion[2], he… he was born on 200 BC[3]. He worked as a geographer[4], philosopher[5], writer[6], and historian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Polemon of Athens was born in Ilion[2].
  • Polemon of Athens was born on 200 BC[3].
  • Polemon of Athens held citizenship in Classical Athens[9].
  • Polemon of Athens worked as a geographer[4].
  • Polemon of Athens's professions included philosopher[5].
  • Polemon of Athens's professions included writer[6].
  • Polemon of Athens's professions included historian[7].
  • Polemon of Athens's field of work was philosophy[10].
  • Polemon of Athens is recorded as male[11].
  • Polemon of Athens's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Polemon of Athens is associated with the stoicism movement[13].
  • Polemon of Athens's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[14].
  • Polemon of Athens's described by source is recorded as 1870 Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology[15].
  • Polemon of Athens's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[16].
  • Polemon of Athens's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[17].
  • Polemon of Athens's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[18].
  • Polemon of Athens's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[19].
  • Polemon of Athens's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[20].
  • Polemon of Athens's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'grc', 'text': 'Πολέμων ὁ Ἀθηναῖος'}[21].
  • Polemon of Athens's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'grc', 'text': 'Πολέμων ο Αθηναίος'}[22].
  • Polemon of Athens dates from the Hellenistic period[23].
  • Polemon of Athens's writing language is recorded as Ancient Greek[24].
  • Polemon of Athens's significant place is recorded as Classical Athens[25].
  • Polemon of Athens's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[26].

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Origins and Family

Polemon of Athens's place of birth was Ilion[2]. He was born on 200 BC[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geographer[4], philosopher[5], writer[6], and historian[7]. Polemon of Athens's field of work was philosophy[10].

Why It Matters

Polemon of Athens ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Polemon of Athens born?

Polemon of Athens was born in Ilion[2].

What did Polemon of Athens do for work?

Polemon of Athens worked as geographer[4], philosopher[5], writer[6], and historian[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Quaestiones convivales. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'ca', 'de', 'el', 'en', 'es', 'fi', 'fr', 'he', 'it', 'nl', 'ru', 'sv',
    Claims rich → —
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  2. 8w ago · THEbotIT bot · 2026-08-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890), 1870 Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary +3
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ Described by source: Pauly–Wissowa, Add reference to a lexicon article."
  3. 23w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    National library of greece id → 160500
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ National library of greece id: 160500, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/143144427|Πολέμων ο Περιηγητής (#143144427)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/catalog/5478|N"
  4. 23w ago · JBradyK · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender → male
    Copyright status as a creator → copyrights on works have expired
    Citizenship → —
    Aliases → —
    + 14 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ Significant place: Classical Athens, #quickstatements; #temporary_batch_1778423652304"
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