Polemon of Laodicea

Greek sophist (c. 90 – 144)
Person human Q772775
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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 (100 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 was born on January 1, 90[9].
  • Polemon of Laodicea died on 144[5].
  • Polemon of Laodicea worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Polemon of Laodicea's professions included politician[7].
  • A notable student of Polemon of Laodicea was Aelius Aristides[10].
  • Polemon of Laodicea is recorded as male[11].
  • Polemon of Laodicea's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Polemon of Laodicea's Commons category is recorded as Bust of Polemon, NAMA 427[13].
  • Polemon of Laodicea's work location is recorded as Smyrna[14].
  • Polemon of Laodicea studied under Dio Chrysostom[15].
  • Polemon of Laodicea studied under Apollophanes of Seleucia[16].
  • Polemon of Laodicea's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[17].
  • Polemon of Laodicea's described by source is recorded as BEIC Digital Library[18].
  • Polemon of Laodicea's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19].
  • Polemon of Laodicea's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[20].
  • Polemon of Laodicea's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[21].
  • Polemon of Laodicea's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[22].
  • Polemon of Laodicea dates from the Roman Empire[23].
  • Polemon of Laodicea's writing language is recorded as Ancient Greek[24].
  • Polemon of Laodicea's significant place is recorded as Laodicea on the Lycus[25].
  • Polemon of Laodicea's significant place is recorded as Smyrna[26].
  • Polemon of Laodicea's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Polemon of Laodicea was born in Laodicea on the Lycus[2]. Recorded date of birth include 90[3] and January 1, 90[9].

Education

Studied under Dio Chrysostom[15], an orator[28], 0040–0120[29], of Ancient Rome[30], specialised in philosophy[31] and Apollophanes of Seleucia[16], a physician[32], -0300–-0400[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6] and politician[7]. A notable student of Polemon of Laodicea was Aelius Aristides[10].

Death and Burial

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

Why It Matters

Polemon of Laodicea ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

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. [11] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . Pauly's Real-Encyclopädie der Classischen Alterthumswissenschaft in Alphabetischer Ordnung. wikidata.org.
  11. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . digitale.beic.it. digitale.beic.it. Provenance: 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] ↑ . Suda. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . Suda. 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. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 21
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  3. 23w ago · JBradyK · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Significant place → Laodicea on the Lycus, Smyrna
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    Languages spoken, written or signed → Ancient Greek
    Place of birth → Laodicea on the Lycus
    Occupation → philosopher, politician
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