Polybius
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Polybius
Summary
Polybius is a human[1]. Born in Megalopoli[2], he… he was born on 200 BC[3]. He died on 120 BC[4]. He worked as a historian[5], military personnel[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,488 views/month, #6,649 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Polybius was born in Megalopoli[2].
- Polybius was born on 200 BC[3].
- Polybius was born on 212 BC[9].
- Polybius was born on 211 BC[10].
- Polybius died on 120 BC[4].
- Polybius died on 132 BC[11].
- Polybius died on 130 BC[12].
- Polybius died on 129 BC[13].
- Polybius's father was Lycortas[14].
- Polybius held citizenship in Achaean League[15].
- Ancient Greek was Polybius's native language[16].
- Polybius's professions included historian[5].
- Polybius worked as a military personnel[6].
- Polybius's professions included writer[7].
- A notable work attributed to Polybius is The Histories[17].
- Polybius is recorded as male[18].
- Polybius's instance of is recorded as human[19].
- Polybius's Commons category is recorded as Polybius[20].
- The cause of death was horse fall[21].
- Polybius's given name is recorded as Polivios[22].
- Polybius's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Polybius[23].
- Polybius's manner of death is recorded as accidental death[24].
- Polybius's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
- Polybius's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
- Polybius's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Polybius was born in Megalopoli[2]. Recorded date of birth include 200 BC[3], 212 BC[9], and 211 BC[10]. His father was Lycortas[14]. Ancient Greek was his native language[16].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include historian[5], military personnel[6], and writer[7].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Polybius is The Histories[17]. Things named for him include he square[28], a substitution cipher[29] and he[30], an impact crater[31].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include 120 BC[4], 132 BC[11], 130 BC[12], and 129 BC[13]. The cause of death was horse fall[21].
Why It Matters
Polybius ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,488 views/month, #6,649 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
He has been cited as an influence by Dimitris Michalopoulos[34], a historian[35], b. 1952[36], of Greece[37], awarded the Fulbright Scholarship[38], specialised in history[39].
He is credited with the discovery of him square[40], a substitution cipher[41]. Works attributed to him include The Histories[42], a written work[43], founded in -0150[44]. Entities named for him include he square[28], a substitution cipher[29] and he[30], an impact crater[31].
FAQs
Where was Polybius born?
Polybius was born in Megalopoli[2].
Who were Polybius's parents?
Polybius's father was Lycortas[14].
What did Polybius do for work?
Polybius worked as historian[5], military personnel[6], and writer[7].
Who did Polybius influence?
Polybius has been cited as an influence by Dimitris Michalopoulos[34].
What did Polybius discover?
Polybius is credited as discoverer of Polybius square[40].