Priam
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Priam
Summary
Priam is a mythological Greek character[1]. He passed away in Troy[2]. He ranks in the top 4% of mythological_greek_character entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,744 views/month).[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].
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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 884 Priamus[32], an asteroid[33]; Priam's Treasure[34], a hoard[35], in Ottoman Empire[36]; King Priam[37], a dramatico-musical work[38]; and Ornithoptera priamus[39], a taxon[40].
Why It Matters
Priam ranks in the top 4% of mythological_greek_character entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,744 views/month).[3] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
Entities named for him include 884 Priamus[32], an asteroid[33]; Priam's Treasure[34], a hoard[35], in Ottoman Empire[36]; King Priam[37], a dramatico-musical work[38]; and Ornithoptera priamus[39], a taxon[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].