Posidippus
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Summary
Posidippus is a human[1]. He was born in Pella[2]. He was born on 310 BC[3]. He died in Alexandria[4]. He died on January 1, 240 BC[5]. He worked as a poet[6] and epigrammatist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Posidippus was born in Pella[2].
- Posidippus died in Alexandria[4].
- Posidippus was born on 310 BC[3].
- Posidippus died on January 1, 240 BC[5].
- Posidippus worked as a poet[6].
- Posidippus worked as an epigrammatist[7].
- Posidippus is recorded as male[9].
- Posidippus's instance of is recorded as human[10].
- Posidippus's Commons category is recorded as Posidippus of Pella[11].
- Posidippus's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[12].
- Posidippus's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[13].
- Posidippus's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[14].
- Posidippus's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[15].
- Posidippus's writing language is recorded as Ancient Greek[16].
- Posidippus's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[17].
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Origins and Family
Born in Pella[2], Posidippus… he was born on 310 BC[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include poet[6] and epigrammatist[7].
Death and Burial
Posidippus died on January 1, 240 BC[5]. He died in Alexandria[4].
Why It Matters
Posidippus ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]
FAQs
Where was Posidippus born?
Posidippus was born in Pella[2].
Where did Posidippus die?
Posidippus died in Alexandria[4].