Stephanus of Byzantium

6th-century Byzantine grammarian and geographer
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Stephanus of Byzantium

Summary

Stephanus of Byzantium is a human[1]. Born in Constantinople[2], he… he was born on 501[3]. He died on 600[4]. He worked as a lexicographer[5], linguist[6], geographer[7], and mythographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (261 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Constantinople[2], Stephanus of Byzantium…
  • Stephanus of Byzantium was born on 501[3].
  • Stephanus of Byzantium died on 600[4].
  • Stephanus of Byzantium held citizenship in Byzantine Empire[10].
  • Stephanus of Byzantium's professions included lexicographer[5].
  • Stephanus of Byzantium's professions included linguist[6].
  • Stephanus of Byzantium worked as a geographer[7].
  • Stephanus of Byzantium's professions included mythographer[8].
  • Stephanus of Byzantium's field of work was philosophy[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Stephanus of Byzantium is On Byzantium[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Stephanus of Byzantium is Ethnica of Stephanus[13].
  • Stephanus of Byzantium is recorded as male[14].
  • Stephanus of Byzantium's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Stephanus of Byzantium's said to be the same as is recorded as Stephanus[16].
  • Stephanus of Byzantium's given name is recorded as Stefanos[17].
  • Stephanus of Byzantium's floruit is recorded as 600[18].
  • Stephanus of Byzantium's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[19].
  • Stephanus of Byzantium's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20].
  • Stephanus of Byzantium's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21].
  • Stephanus of Byzantium's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[22].
  • Stephanus of Byzantium's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'la', 'text': 'Stephanus Byzantinus'}[23].
  • Stephanus of Byzantium's different from is recorded as Stephanus[24].
  • Stephanus of Byzantium's writing language is recorded as Ancient Greek[25].
  • Stephanus of Byzantium's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[26].

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Origins and Family

Stephanus of Byzantium was born in Constantinople[2]. He was born on 501[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer[5], linguist[6], geographer[7], and mythographer[8]. Stephanus of Byzantium's field of work was philosophy[11].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include On Byzantium[12] and Ethnica of Stephanus[13], a written work[27].

Death and Burial

Stephanus of Byzantium died on 600[4].

Why It Matters

Stephanus of Byzantium ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (261 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Stephanus of Byzantium born?

Stephanus of Byzantium was born in Constantinople[2].

What did Stephanus of Byzantium do for work?

Stephanus of Byzantium worked as lexicographer[5], linguist[6], geographer[7], and mythographer[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation lexicographer, linguist, geographer +1
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  2. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00167021
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  4. 7w ago · JBradyK · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Said to be the same as Stephanus
    Field of work
    Notable work
    Copyright status as a creator copyrights on works have expired
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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