Strabo

Greek geographer, philosopher and historian (64/63 BC–c.24 AD)
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Strabo
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Strabo

Summary

Strabo is a human[1]. Born in Amasia[2], he… he was born on 64 BC[3]. He passed away in Amasia[4]. He died on January 1, 23[5]. He worked as a geographer[6], historian[7], philosopher[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (623 views/month, #6,757 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Strabo was born in Amasia[2].
  • Strabo passed away in Amasia[4].
  • Strabo was born on 64 BC[3].
  • Strabo was born on 66 BC[11].
  • Strabo was born on 63 BC[12].
  • Strabo died on January 1, 23[5].
  • Strabo died on 24[13].
  • Strabo died on 21[14].
  • Strabo's professions included geographer[6].
  • Strabo worked as a historian[7].
  • Strabo's professions included philosopher[8].
  • Strabo's professions included writer[9].
  • Strabo's field of work was geography[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Strabo is Geography[16].
  • Strabo is recorded as male[17].
  • Strabo's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Strabo's Commons category is recorded as Strabo[19].
  • Strabo's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Strabo[20].
  • Strabo studied under Boethus of Sidon[21].
  • Strabo studied under Tyrannion of Amisus[22].
  • Strabo studied under Aristodemus of Nysa[23].
  • Strabo's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Strabo's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Strabo's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[26].
  • Strabo's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Strabo's place of birth was Amasia[2]. Recorded date of birth include 64 BC[3], 66 BC[11], and 63 BC[12].

Education

Studied under Boethus of Sidon[21], a philosopher[28], -0075–-0010[29], specialised in philosophy[30]; Tyrannion of Amisus[22], a linguist[31]; and Aristodemus of Nysa[23], a rhetorician[32], -0200–-0100[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geographer[6], historian[7], philosopher[8], and writer[9]. Strabo's field of work was geography[15].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Strabo is Geography[16]. Things named for him include he[34], a lunar crater[35].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 23[5], 24[13], and 21[14]. Strabo died in Amasia[4].

Why It Matters

Strabo ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (623 views/month, #6,757 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

He has been cited as an influence by Flavio Biondo[38], a historian[39], 1388–1463[40], specialised in history[41].

Works attributed to him include Geography[42], a written work[43], founded in 0020[44]. Entities named for him include he[34], a lunar crater[35].

FAQs

Where was Strabo born?

Strabo's place of birth was Amasia[2].

Where did Strabo die?

Strabo passed away in Amasia[4].

What did Strabo do for work?

Strabo worked as geographer[6], historian[7], philosopher[8], and writer[9].

Who did Strabo influence?

Strabo has been cited as an influence by Flavio Biondo[38].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Q45269407. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . Q45269407. wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . EB-11 / Strabo. wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . Q45269407. wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Dictionnaire des philosophes antiques I. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [42] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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