Cyrrhus
Cyrrhus ranks 18,685th in number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Canadian Red Cross Memorial Hospital, Molln, and Velvary. The most famous people from Cyrrhus are Avidius Cassius. The most famous people who died in Cyrrhus are Theodoret. Cyrrhus has been the birth place of many noblemen and the death place of many writers. Cyrrhus is located in Syria.
Cyrrhus is a city in ancient Syria founded by Seleucus Nicator, one of Alexander the Great's generals. Other names for the city include Coricium, Corice, Hagioupolis, Nebi Huri, and Khoros. A false etymology of the sixth century connects it to Cyrus, king of Persia due to the resemblance of the names. The former Roman/Byzantine (arch)bishopric is now a double Catholic titular see. Read more on Wikipedia
People
In 130, Cyrrhus was the birth place of 1 globally memorable people, including Avidius Cassius. Additionaly, 1 globally memorable people have passed away in Cyrrhus including Theodoret.
People Born in Cyrrhus
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People Deceased in Cyrrhus
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Occupations
Most individuals born in present day Cyrrhus were noblemen (1), while most who died were writers (1).
Occupational Trends
Throughout history noblemen have been the profession with the most memorable people born in present day Cyrrhus, including Avidius Cassius.
Places
Overlapping Lives
Below is a visual represetation of the lifespans of the top 0 globally memorable people born in Cyrrhus since 1700.
