Terpander

7th-century BC Greek poet
Person human Q113417
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Terpander

Summary

Terpander is a human[1]. His place of birth was Antissa[2]. He was born on January 1, 712 BC[3]. He passed away in Sparta[4]. He died on January 1, 645 BC[5]. He worked as a poet[6], musician[7], writer[8], and athlete[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (127 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Terpander's place of birth was Antissa[2].
  • Terpander's place of birth was Arne[11].
  • Born in Cyme[12], Terpander…
  • Terpander died in Sparta[4].
  • Terpander was born on January 1, 712 BC[3].
  • Terpander died on January 1, 645 BC[5].
  • Terpander worked as a poet[6].
  • Terpander's professions included musician[7].
  • Terpander worked as a writer[8].
  • Terpander's professions included athlete[9].
  • A notable student of Terpander was Pericleitus[13].
  • Terpander received the Pythian games winner[14].
  • Terpander is recorded as male[15].
  • Terpander's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Terpander's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[17].
  • Terpander's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[18].
  • Terpander's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19].
  • Terpander's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[20].
  • Terpander's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[21].
  • Terpander's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[22].
  • Terpander's Commons Creator page is recorded as Terpander[23].
  • Terpander's writing language is recorded as Ancient Greek[24].
  • Terpander's significant place is recorded as Methymna[25].
  • Terpander's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Antissa[2], a village[27], in Greece[28]; Arne[11], an ancient city[29], in Greece[30]; and Cyme[12], a human settlement[31], in Turkey[32]. Terpander was born on January 1, 712 BC[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], musician[7], writer[8], and athlete[9]. A notable student of Terpander was Pericleitus[13].

Recognition

Terpander received the Pythian games winner[14].

Death and Burial

Terpander died on January 1, 645 BC[5]. He passed away in Sparta[4].

Why It Matters

Terpander ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (127 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Terpander born?

Terpander's place of birth was Antissa[2].

Where did Terpander die?

Terpander died in Sparta[4].

What did Terpander do for work?

Terpander worked as poet[6], musician[7], writer[8], and athlete[9].

What awards did Terpander receive?

Honors received include Pythian games winner[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . 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
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] ↑ . 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. [33] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · THEbotIT bot · 2026-09-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary +2
    Place of birth → Antissa, Arne, Cyme
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  2. 21w ago · JBradyK · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender → male
    Copyright status as a creator → copyrights on works have expired
    Student → Pericleitus
    Aliases → —
    + 13 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P7153]]: [[Q38281278]], #quickstatements; #temporary_batch_1778423652304"
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