Pyrrhus

Summary

Pyrrhus is a human^[1]. He was born in Epirus^[2]. He was born on -0318-01-01T00:00:00Z^[3]. He died in Argos^[4]. He died on -0272-01-01T00:00:00Z^[5]. He worked as a statesperson^[6], monarch^[7], politician^[8], and military personnel^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,777 views/month, #5,734 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Pyrrhus was born in Epirus^[2].
• Pyrrhus passed away in Argos^[4].
• Pyrrhus was born on -0318-01-01T00:00:00Z^[3].
• Pyrrhus died on -0272-01-01T00:00:00Z^[5].
• Pyrrhus's father was Aeacides of Epirus^[11].
• Pyrrhus's mother was Phthia of Epirus^[12].
• Pyrrhus was married to Antigone^[13].
• Pyrrhus was married to Lanassa^[14].
• Among Pyrrhus's spouses was Bircenna^[15].
• A child of Pyrrhus was Alexandros II of Epirus^[16].
• A child of Pyrrhus was Olympias II of Epirus^[17].
• A child of Pyrrhus was Ptolemy^[18].
• A child of Pyrrhus was Helenus^[19].
• Pyrrhus held citizenship in Epirus^[20].
• Pyrrhus's professions included statesperson^[6].
• Pyrrhus's professions included monarch^[7].
• Pyrrhus's professions included politician^[8].
• Pyrrhus worked as a military personnel^[9].
• Pyrrhus held the position of king of Epirus^[21].
• Pyrrhus held the position of king of Epirus^[22].
• Pyrrhus held the position of king of Macedonia^[23].
• Pyrrhus held the position of king of Macedonia^[24].
• Pyrrhus held the position of monarch^[25].
• Pyrrhus's image is recorded as 0 Statue de Mars (Pyrrhus) - Musei Capitolini - MC0058 (2).JPG^[26].
• Pyrrhus's image is recorded as Pyrrhus MAN Napoli Inv6150 n03.jpg^[27].

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Origins and Family

Pyrrhus was born in Epirus^[2]. He was born on -0318-01-01T00:00:00Z^[3]. His father was Aeacides of Epirus^[11]. His mother was Phthia of Epirus^[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include statesperson^[6], monarch^[7], politician^[8], and military personnel^[9]. Positions held include king of Epirus^[21]; king of Macedonia^[23], a noble title^[28]; and monarch^[25], a position^[29].

Personal Life

Spouses include Antigone^[13], -0350–-0295^[30], of Macedonia^[31]; Lanassa^[14], a consort^[32], -0400–-0300^[33]; and Bircenna^[15], a royalty^[34], b. -0350^[35]. Children include Alexandros II of Epirus^[16], a king of Epirus^[36], of Epirus^[37]; Olympias II of Epirus^[17], a politician^[38], -0300–-0300^[39]; Ptolemy^[18], a military leader^[40], -0295–-0272^[41]; and Helenus^[19], a military leader^[42], of Epirus^[43].

Death and Burial

Pyrrhus died on -0272-01-01T00:00:00Z^[5]. He passed away in Argos^[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Pyrrhus include Pyrrhic victory^[44], a metonymy^[45] and Ioannina National Airport "King Pyrros"^[46], an airport^[47], in Greece^[48], founded in 1932^[49].

Why It Matters

Pyrrhus ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,777 views/month, #5,734 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[50] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[51]

Entities named for him include Pyrrhic victory^[44], a metonymy^[45] and Ioannina National Airport "King Pyrros"^[46], an airport^[47], in Greece^[48], founded in 1932^[49].

FAQs

Where was Pyrrhus born?

Pyrrhus's place of birth was Epirus^[2].

Where did Pyrrhus die?

Pyrrhus died in Argos^[4].

Who were Pyrrhus's parents?

Pyrrhus's father was Aeacides of Epirus^[11]. Pyrrhus's mother was Phthia of Epirus^[12].

Who was Pyrrhus married to?

Pyrrhus's spouses include Antigone^[13], Lanassa^[14], and Bircenna^[15].

What did Pyrrhus do for work?

Pyrrhus worked as statesperson^[6], monarch^[7], politician^[8], and military personnel^[9].