Dion Explained
Dion may refer to:
People
Ancient
- Dion (mythology), a king in Laconia and husband of Iphitea, the daughter of Prognaus
- Dion of Syracuse (408–354 BC), ancient Greek politician
- Dio of Alexandria, first century BC, ancient Greek philosopher
- Dion of Naples, an ancient Greek mathematician cited by Augustine of Hippo along with Adrastus of Cyzicus
- Dio Chrysostom, also known as Dion Chrysostomos (c. 40 – c. 115), a Greek orator, writer, philosopher and historian
- Cassius Dio, also known as Dion Kassios (c. AD 155 – 235), a Roman consul
Modern
Given name
- Dion Bakker (born 1981), Dutch Youtuber and artist
- Dion O'Banion (1892–1924), American mobster
- Dion Boucicault (1820–1890), Irish actor and playwright
- Dion Boucicault Jr. (1859–1929), American actor and stage director
- Dion Dawkins (born 1994), American football player
- Dion DiMucci (born 1939), American singer/songwriter known professionally as "Dion"
- Dion Dublin (born 1969), English footballer and television presenter
- Dion Fortune (1890–1946), British occultist
- Dion Graham, American actor and narrator
- Dion Ignacio (born 1986), Filipino actor
- Dion Jenkins (born 1979), American singer-songwriter and producer called "Dion"
- Dion Lambert (born 1969), American football player
- Dion Lee (born 1985), Australian fashion designer
- Dion Lewis (born 1990), American football player
- Dion Lim, American new anchor and reporter
- Dion Myers (born 2002), Zimbabwean cricketer
- Dion Nash (born 1971), New Zealand cricketer
- Dion Nelin (born 1976), Danish carom billiards player
- Dion Phaneuf (born 1985), Canadian ice hockey player
- Dion Titheradge (1889–1934), Australian actor and playwright
- Dion Waiters (born 1991), American basketball player
Surname
- Celine Dion (born 1968), Canadian singer
- Colleen Dion (born 1964), American actress
- Josh Dion Band, American music group led by singer/drummer Josh Dion
- Olivier Dion (born 1991), Canadian pop singer
- Pascal Dion (born 1994), Canadian short track speed skater
- Stéphane Dion (born 1955), Canadian academic and politician
Places
- Dion, Archaeological Park, the ancient site of the religious center of Macedonia
- Dion, Archaeological Museum, the finds of the ancient site are exhibited here
- Dion, Pieria, the great "sacred place" of the Ancient Macedonians, ancient city and archaeological site, and a modern town
- Dion (Chalcidice), a town of ancient Chalcidice
- Dion (Coele-Syria), a town of ancient Coele-Syria, in the Decapolis of the Roman Empire
- Dion (Crete), a town of ancient Crete
- Dion (Euboea), a town of ancient Euboea
- Dium (Pisidia) or Dion, a town of ancient Pisidia
- Dion (Thessaly), a town of ancient Thessaly
- Dion, part of the municipality of Beauraing, province of Namur, Belgium
- Dion Islands, Antarctica
Other uses
See also
