Polemon of Laodicea

Greek sophist (c. 90 – 144)
Person human Q772775
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Polemon of Laodicea

Summary

Polemon of Laodicea is a human[1]. Born in Laodicea on the Lycus[2], he… he was born on 90[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on 144[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Polemon of Laodicea was born in Laodicea on the Lycus[2].
  • Polemon of Laodicea died in Rome[4].
  • Polemon of Laodicea was born on 90[3].
  • Polemon of Laodicea died on 144[5].
  • Polemon of Laodicea's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Polemon of Laodicea worked as a politician[7].
  • A notable student of Polemon of Laodicea was Aelius Aristides[9].
  • Polemon of Laodicea is recorded as male[10].
  • Polemon of Laodicea's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Polemon of Laodicea's Commons category is recorded as Bust of Polemon, NAMA 427[12].
  • Polemon of Laodicea's work location is recorded as Smyrna[13].
  • Polemon of Laodicea studied under Dio Chrysostom[14].
  • Polemon of Laodicea studied under Apollophanes of Seleucia[15].
  • Polemon of Laodicea's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[16].
  • Polemon of Laodicea's described by source is recorded as BEIC Digital Library[17].
  • Polemon of Laodicea's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[18].
  • Polemon of Laodicea's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[19].
  • Polemon of Laodicea's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[20].
  • Polemon of Laodicea's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[21].
  • Polemon of Laodicea dates from the Roman Empire[22].
  • Polemon of Laodicea's writing language is recorded as Ancient Greek[23].
  • Polemon of Laodicea's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Polemon of Laodicea was born in Laodicea on the Lycus[2]. He was born on 90[3].

Education

Studied under Dio Chrysostom[14], an orator[25], 0040–0120[26], of Ancient Rome[27], specialised in philosophy[28] and Apollophanes of Seleucia[15], a physician[29], -0300–-0400[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6] and politician[7]. A notable student of Polemon of Laodicea was Aelius Aristides[9].

Death and Burial

Polemon of Laodicea died on 144[5]. He died in Rome[4].

Why It Matters

Polemon of Laodicea ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Polemon of Laodicea born?

Polemon of Laodicea's place of birth was Laodicea on the Lycus[2].

Where did Polemon of Laodicea die?

Polemon of Laodicea died in Rome[4].

What did Polemon of Laodicea do for work?

Polemon of Laodicea worked as philosopher[6] and politician[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [6] . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . Pauly's Real-Encyclopädie der Classischen Alterthumswissenschaft in Alphabetischer Ordnung. wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . digitale.beic.it. digitale.beic.it. Provenance: 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.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation philosopher, politician
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