Priscian of Lydia

Neoplatonist philosopher (6th century AD)
Person human Q185206
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Priscian of Lydia

Summary

Priscian of Lydia is a human[1]. Born in Lydia[2], he… he was born on 500[3]. He passed away in Athens[4]. He died on 600[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Priscian of Lydia's place of birth was Lydia[2].
  • Priscian of Lydia passed away in Athens[4].
  • Priscian of Lydia was born on 500[3].
  • Priscian of Lydia died on 600[5].
  • Priscian of Lydia held citizenship in Byzantine Empire[8].
  • Priscian of Lydia's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Priscian of Lydia is recorded as male[9].
  • Priscian of Lydia's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • Priscian of Lydia is associated with the Neoplatonism movement[11].
  • Priscian of Lydia's floruit is recorded as 600[12].
  • Priscian of Lydia's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as medieval Greek[13].
  • Priscian of Lydia's writing language is recorded as medieval Greek[14].

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Origins and Family

Priscian of Lydia was born in Lydia[2]. He was born on 500[3].

Career and Affiliations

Priscian of Lydia's professions included philosopher[6].

Death and Burial

Priscian of Lydia died on 600[5]. He died in Athens[4].

Why It Matters

Priscian of Lydia ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[15] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[16]

FAQs

Where was Priscian of Lydia born?

Priscian of Lydia was born in Lydia[2].

Where did Priscian of Lydia die?

Priscian of Lydia died in Athens[4].

What did Priscian of Lydia do for work?

Priscian of Lydia worked as philosopher[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [15] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Digitalphilologist · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 7w ago · HannoWij · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Bibale id 100533
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  3. 7w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Citizenship
    Sex or gender male
    Movement Neoplatonism
    Occupation philosopher
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