Pythagoras of Samos

ancient Greek boxer and Olympic winner
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Summary

Pythagoras of Samos was born on 600 BC[1] in Samos[2]. He died on 500 BC[3]. He worked as a boxer[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Award received: Olympic victor, boxing (pygmachia)[6]
  • Sex or gender: male[7]
  • Sport: boxing[8]
  • Given name: catacora[9]
  • Participant in: ancient Olympic Games[10]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek[11]
  • Different from: Pythagoras[12]
  • Significant place: Samos[13]

Why It Matters

Pythagoras of Samos has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[14] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[15]

FAQs

Where was Pythagoras of Samos born?

Pythagoras of Samos's place of birth was Samos[2].

What did Pythagoras of Samos do for work?

Pythagoras of Samos worked as a boxer[4].

What awards did Pythagoras of Samos receive?

Honors received include Olympic victor, boxing (pygmachia)[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [6] ↑ . sportolimpico.it. Retrieved . sportolimpico.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . Chronicon. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [14] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 24w ago · JBradyK · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender → male
    Aliases → —
    Participant in → ancient Olympic Games
    Significant place → Samos
    + 11 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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