Zenodotus
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Zenodotus
Summary
Zenodotus is a human[1]. Born in Ephesus[2], he… he was born on January 1, 330 BC[3]. He passed away in Alexandria[4]. He died on January 1, 260 BC[5]. He worked as a librarian[6], writer[7], poet[8], epigrammatist[9], and editor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,287 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Zenodotus's place of birth was Ephesus[2].
- Zenodotus died in Alexandria[4].
- Zenodotus was born on January 1, 330 BC[3].
- Zenodotus died on January 1, 260 BC[5].
- Zenodotus's professions included librarian[6].
- Zenodotus worked as a writer[7].
- Zenodotus worked as a poet[8].
- Zenodotus worked as an epigrammatist[9].
- Zenodotus's professions included editor[10].
- Zenodotus's professions included grammarian[12].
- Zenodotus held the position of head of the Library of Alexandria[13].
- A notable student of Zenodotus was Aristophanes of Byzantium[14].
- A notable student of Zenodotus was Ptolemy II Philadelphus[15].
- Zenodotus is recorded as male[16].
- Zenodotus's instance of is recorded as human[17].
- Zenodotus studied under Philetas of Cos[18].
- Zenodotus's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[19].
- Zenodotus's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20].
- Zenodotus's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21].
- Zenodotus's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[22].
- Zenodotus's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[23].
- Zenodotus's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'el', 'text': 'Ζηνόδοτος'}[24].
- Zenodotus dates from the Hellenistic period[25].
- Zenodotus's writing language is recorded as Ancient Greek[26].
- Zenodotus's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Zenodotus's place of birth was Ephesus[2]. He was born on January 1, 330 BC[3].
Education
Zenodotus studied under Philetas of Cos[18].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include librarian[6], writer[7], poet[8], epigrammatist[9], editor[10], and grammarian[12]. Zenodotus held the position of head of the Library of Alexandria[13]. Notable students include Aristophanes of Byzantium[14], a lexicographer[28], -0257–-0180[29], of Ptolemaic Kingdom[30], specialised in Homeric scholarship[31] and Ptolemy II Philadelphus[15], a sovereign[32], -0308–-0246[33], of Ancient Egypt[34].
Death and Burial
Zenodotus died on January 1, 260 BC[5]. He died in Alexandria[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Zenodotus include Zenodo[35], a data library[36], founded in 2013[37], headquartered in Geneva[38].
Why It Matters
Zenodotus ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,287 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
Entities named for him include Zenodo[35], a data library[36], founded in 2013[37], headquartered in Geneva[38].
FAQs
Where was Zenodotus born?
Zenodotus's place of birth was Ephesus[2].
Where did Zenodotus die?
Zenodotus passed away in Alexandria[4].
What did Zenodotus do for work?
Zenodotus worked as librarian[6], writer[7], poet[8], epigrammatist[9], and editor[10].