Theano

6th-century BC Pythagorean philosopher
Person human Q235426
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Theano

Summary

Theano is a human[1]. She was born in Crotone[2]. She was born on January 1, 600 BC[3]. She died on 500 BC[4]. She worked as a mathematician[5], philosopher[6], astronomer[7], dancer[8], and composer[9]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Theano was born in Crotone[2].
  • Theano was born on January 1, 600 BC[3].
  • Theano died on 500 BC[4].
  • Theano was married to Pythagoras[11].
  • Among Theano's spouses was Brontinus[12].
  • A child of Theano was Mnesarchus[13].
  • A child of Theano was Myia[14].
  • A child of Theano was Damo[15].
  • A child of Theano was Telauges[16].
  • A child of Theano was Arignote[17].
  • Theano worked as a mathematician[5].
  • Theano's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Theano worked as an astronomer[7].
  • Theano worked as a dancer[8].
  • Theano's professions included composer[9].
  • Theano's professions included poet[18].
  • A notable student of Theano was Arignote[19].
  • Theano is recorded as female[20].
  • Theano's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Theano's floruit is recorded as 600 BC[22].
  • Theano's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[23].
  • Theano's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Theano's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of Women Worldwide[25].
  • Theano's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[26].
  • Theano's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Theano's place of birth was Crotone[2]. She was born on January 1, 600 BC[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[5], philosopher[6], astronomer[7], dancer[8], composer[9], and poet[18]. A notable student of Theano was Arignote[19].

Personal Life

Spouses include Pythagoras[11], a mathematician[28], -0550–-0490[29], of Samos[30], specialised in geometry[31] and Brontinus[12], a philosopher[32]. Children include Mnesarchus[13], a philosopher[33], b. -0550[34]; Myia[14], a philosopher[35], -0600–-0500[36]; Damo[15], a philosopher[37], -0600–-0500[38], specialised in philosophy[39]; Telauges[16], a philosopher[40]; and Arignote[17], a philosopher[41], -0530–-0450[42].

Death and Burial

Theano died on 500 BC[4].

Why It Matters

Theano ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] She is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Theano born?

Theano's place of birth was Crotone[2].

Who was Theano married to?

Theano's spouses include Pythagoras[11] and Brontinus[12].

What did Theano do for work?

Theano worked as mathematician[5], philosopher[6], astronomer[7], dancer[8], and composer[9].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Dictionary of Women Worldwide. wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Dictionary of Women Worldwide. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Dictionary of Women Worldwide. wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [4] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . Suda. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Retrieved . 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. [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. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . 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. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Student Arignote
    Writing language Ancient Greek
    Sex or gender female
    Maintained by wikiproject WikiProject Mathematics
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