THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Arrian

2nd century Greek historian, official and philosopher

Arrian has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists in 89 in Nicomedia, Turkey, Byzantine Empire, Ottoman Empire, Latin Empire, Empire of Nicaea, Bithynia, Ancient Rome.

Born

in 89

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: in 175

Source:

No external source identified

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Birthplace
Nicomedia, Turkey, Byzantine Empire, Ottoman Empire, Latin Empire, Empire of Nicaea, Bithynia, Ancient Rome
Professions
politician, philosopher, military personnel, writer, historian, priest
Citizenship
Ancient Rome

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: in 89 (No external source identified) or in 95 (Library of the World's Best Literature).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

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All birth date sources

A source is P248 “stated in” or a non-Wikimedia reference URL. Import-only references do not qualify.

No external source identified

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

Questions people ask

Where was Arrian born?

Arrian was born in Nicomedia, Turkey, Byzantine Empire, Ottoman Empire, Latin Empire, Empire of Nicaea, Bithynia, Ancient Rome.