Polus
5th-century BC Greek rhetorician
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Summary
Polus was born on January 1, 500 BC[1], in Akragas[2]. He died on 460 BC[3]. He worked as a philosopher[4] and rhetorician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (116 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Classical Athens[7]
- Sex or gender: male[8]
- Student of: Gorgias[9]
- Described by source: Pauly–Wissowa[10]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek[11]
- Different from: Polus[12]
- Writing language: Ancient Greek[13]
Why It Matters
Polus has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[14] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[15]
FAQs
Where was Polus born?
Polus's place of birth was Akragas[2].