Pyrrhus
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Pyrrhus
Summary
Pyrrhus is a human[1]. He was born in Epirus[2]. He was born on January 1, 318 BC[3]. He died in Argos[4]. He died on January 1, 272 BC[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 (39,317 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 January 1, 318 BC[3].
- Pyrrhus died on January 1, 272 BC[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 is recorded as male[26].
- Pyrrhus's instance of is recorded as human[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Pyrrhus was born in Epirus[2]. He was born on January 1, 318 BC[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], -0294–-0240[37], of Epirus[38]; Olympias II of Epirus[17], a politician[39], -0300–-0300[40]; Ptolemy[18], a military leader[41], -0295–-0272[42]; and Helenus[19], a military leader[43], of Epirus[44].
Death and Burial
Pyrrhus died on January 1, 272 BC[5]. He passed away in Argos[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Pyrrhus include Pyrrhic victory[45], a metonymy[46] and Ioannina National Airport "King Pyrros"[47], an airport[48], in Greece[49], founded in 1932[50].
Why It Matters
Pyrrhus ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39,317 views/month, #5,734 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 76 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
Entities named for him include Pyrrhic victory[45], a metonymy[46] and Ioannina National Airport "King Pyrros"[47], an airport[48], in Greece[49], founded in 1932[50].
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].