Paphlagonia
Paphlagonia ranks #2384 by number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Shepherd's Bush, Sigmaringen, and Esch-sur-Alzette. The most famous people from Paphlagonia are Diogenes, Michael V Kalaphates, and Theodora. Paphlagonia has been the birthplace of many philosophers, and politicians. Paphlagonia is located in Türkiye.
People
Between 404 BC and 1015, present-day Paphlagonia was the birthplace of 8 globally memorable people, including Diogenes, Michael V Kalaphates, and Theodora.
People Born in Present-Day Paphlagonia
Go to all RankingsDiogenes
Philosopher
404 BC - 322 BC
HPI: 88.38
Rank: 1
Michael V Kalaphates
Politician
1015 - 1042
HPI: 77.15
Rank: 2
Theodora
Religious Figure
815 - 867
HPI: 76.61
Rank: 3
Themistius
Philosopher
317 - 388
HPI: 67.08
Rank: 4
Manuel Erotikos Komnenos
Military Personnel
901 - 1020
HPI: 61.66
Rank: 5
Maria of Amnia
Nobleman
770 - 823
HPI: 59.93
Rank: 6
Joseph Bringas
Politician
950 - 965
HPI: 59.63
Rank: 7
John Mauropous
Writer
990 - 1070
HPI: 57.68
Rank: 8
Occupations
Most people born in present-day Paphlagonia were philosophers (2), politicians (2), religious figures (1), military personnels (1), and noblemen (1), while most who died were .
Places
Overlapping Lives
Below is a visualization of the lifespans of the top 0 globally memorable people born in present-day Paphlagonia since 1700.








