Priscus

5th-century diplomat, historian and orator
Person human Q311731
Priscus
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Priscus

Summary

Priscus is a human[1]. Born in Panion[2], he… he was born on January 1, 410[3]. He died on 471[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5], historian[6], orator[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (514 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Panion[2], Priscus…
  • Priscus was born on January 1, 410[3].
  • Priscus died on 471[4].
  • Priscus held citizenship in Byzantine Empire[10].
  • Priscus's professions included diplomat[5].
  • Priscus's professions included historian[6].
  • Priscus worked as an orator[7].
  • Priscus's professions included writer[8].
  • Priscus's field of work was history[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Priscus is History[12].
  • Priscus is recorded as male[13].
  • Priscus's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Priscus's Commons category is recorded as Priscus[15].
  • Priscus's said to be the same as is recorded as Persicus the Thracian[16].
  • Priscus's given name is recorded as Prisco[17].
  • Priscus's floruit is recorded as 450[18].
  • Priscus's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[19].
  • Priscus's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[20].
  • Priscus's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'grc', 'text': 'Πρίσκος'}[21].
  • Priscus's writing language is recorded as Ancient Greek[22].
  • Priscus's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Priscus was born in Panion[2]. He was born on January 1, 410[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[5], historian[6], orator[7], and writer[8]. Priscus's field of work was history[11].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Priscus is History[12].

Death and Burial

Priscus died on 471[4].

Why It Matters

Priscus ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (514 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Priscus born?

Born in Panion[2], Priscus…

What did Priscus do for work?

Priscus worked as diplomat[5], historian[6], orator[7], and writer[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed Ancient Greek
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