Pontus (region)
Pontus (region) ranks 3,309th in number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Santa Clara County, California, Boksburg, and Suceava. The most famous people from Pontus (region) are Phorcys, Pharnaces I of Pontus, and Mithridates II of Pontus. The most famous people who died in Pontus (region) are Macrina the Younger, and Ariobarzanes of Pontus. Pontus (region) has been the birth place of many politicians and the death place of many religious figures, and politicians. Pontus (region) is located in Türkiye.
People
Between 300 BC and 0, Pontus (region) was the birth place of 5 globally memorable people, including Phorcys, Pharnaces I of Pontus, and Mithridates II of Pontus. Additionaly, 2 globally memorable people have passed away in Pontus (region) including Macrina the Younger, and Ariobarzanes of Pontus.
People Born in Pontus (region)
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Phorcys
POLITICIAN
HPI: 71.45
Rank: 1
Pharnaces I of Pontus
POLITICIAN
300 BC - 159 BC
HPI: 65.05
Rank: 2
Mithridates II of Pontus
POLITICIAN
300 BC - 300 BC
HPI: 63.95
Rank: 3
Ariobarzanes of Pontus
POLITICIAN
250 BC - 250 BC
HPI: 62.41
Rank: 4
Ariarathes IX of Cappadocia
POLITICIAN
150 BC - 96 BC
HPI: 57.05
Rank: 5
People Deceased in Pontus (region)
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Macrina the Younger
RELIGIOUS FIGURE
324 - 379
HPI: 63.66
Rank: 1
Ariobarzanes of Pontus
POLITICIAN
250 BC - 250 BC
HPI: 62.41
Rank: 2
Occupations
Most individuals born in present day Pontus (region) were politicians (5), while most who died were religious figures (1), and politicians (1).
Occupational Trends
Throughout history politicians have been the profession with the most memorable people born in present day Pontus (region), including Phorcys, Pharnaces I of Pontus, and Mithridates II of Pontus.
Places
Overlapping Lives
Below is a visual represetation of the lifespans of the top 0 globally memorable people born in Pontus (region) since 1700.
