Hierapolis
Hierapolis ranks #7364 by number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Kamenica, Kosovo, Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, and Lipno, Lipno County. The most famous people from Hierapolis are Epictetus, Romanos III Argyros, and Papias of Hierapolis. The most famous people who died in Hierapolis are Matthew the Apostle, Philip the Apostle, and Philip the Evangelist. Hierapolis has been the birthplace of many philosophers, and politicians and the death place of many religious figures. Hierapolis is located in Türkiye.
People
Between 50 and 968, present-day Hierapolis was the birthplace of 3 globally memorable people, including Epictetus, Romanos III Argyros, and Papias of Hierapolis. Additionally, 3 globally memorable people died in present-day Hierapolis, including Matthew the Apostle, Philip the Apostle, and Philip the Evangelist.
People Born in Present-Day Hierapolis
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Epictetus
Philosopher
50 - 135
HPI: 81.53
Rank: 1
Romanos III Argyros
Politician
968 - 1034
HPI: 72.53
Rank: 2
Papias of Hierapolis
Religious Figure
70 - 100
HPI: 69.08
Rank: 3
People Deceased in Present-Day Hierapolis
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Matthew the Apostle
Religious Figure
10 - 74
HPI: 88.31
Rank: 1
Philip the Apostle
Religious Figure
5 - 80
HPI: 81.30
Rank: 2
Philip the Evangelist
Religious Figure
100 - 100
HPI: 68.41
Rank: 3
Occupations
Most people born in present-day Hierapolis were philosophers (1), politicians (1), and religious figures (1), while most who died were religious figures (3).
Places
Overlapping Lives
Below is a visualization of the lifespans of the top 0 globally memorable people born in present-day Hierapolis since 1700.
