Priam

Summary

Priam is a mythological Greek character^[1]. He passed away in Troy^[2]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[3]

Key Facts

• Priam passed away in Troy^[2].
• Priam's father was Laomedon^[4].
• Priam's mother was Zeuxippe^[5].
• Priam's mother was Leucippe^[6].
• Priam was married to Arisbe^[7].
• Among Priam's spouses was Hecuba^[8].
• Priam was married to Laothoe^[9].
• Among Priam's spouses was Alexirrhoe^[10].
• A child of Priam was Hector^[11].
• A child of Priam was Polydorus^[12].
• A child of Priam was Cassandra^[13].
• A child of Priam was Paris^[14].
• A child of Priam was Polyxena^[15].
• A child of Priam was Troilus^[16].
• Priam held citizenship in Troy^[17].
• Priam held the position of king of Troy^[18].
• Priam is recorded as male^[19].
• Priam's instance of is recorded as mythological Greek character^[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Priam's father was Laomedon^[4]. Mothers listed include Zeuxippe^[5], a mythological Greek character^[21] and Leucippe^[6].

Career and Affiliations

Priam held the position of king of Troy^[18].

Personal Life

Spouses include Arisbe^[7], a mythological Greek character^[22]; Hecuba^[8], a mythological Greek character^[23]; Laothoe^[9], a mythological Greek character^[24]; and Alexirrhoe^[10], a Greek nymph^[25]. Children include Hector^[11], a mythological Greek character^[26]; Polydorus^[12], a mythological Greek character^[27]; Cassandra^[13], a mythological Greek character^[28]; Paris^[14], a mythological Greek character^[29]; Polyxena^[15], a mythological Greek character^[30]; and Troilus^[16], a mythological Greek character^[31].

Death and Burial

Priam passed away in Troy^[2].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Priam include King Priam^[32], a dramatico-musical work^[33]; 884 Priamus^[34], an asteroid^[35]; Ornithoptera priamus^[36], a taxon^[37]; and Priam's Treasure^[38], a hoard^[39], in Ottoman Empire^[40].

Why It Matters

Priam has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[3] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[41]

Entities named for him include King Priam^[32], a dramatico-musical work^[33]; 884 Priamus^[34], an asteroid^[35]; Ornithoptera priamus^[36], a taxon^[37]; and Priam's Treasure^[38], a hoard^[39], in Ottoman Empire^[40].

FAQs

Where did Priam die?

Priam passed away in Troy^[2].

Who were Priam's parents?

Priam's father was Laomedon^[4]. Priam's mother was Zeuxippe^[5].

Who was Priam married to?

Priam's spouses include Arisbe^[7], Hecuba^[8], Laothoe^[9], and Alexirrhoe^[10].