Aeschines of Sphettus
4th century BC Greek philosopher
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Summary
Aeschines of Sphettus was born on 430 BC[1] in Sphettos[2]. He died on 360 BC[3] in Athens[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (296 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Classical Athens[7]
- Field of work: philosophy[8], ancient philosophy[9]
- Student: Xenocrates[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Work location: Ancient Greece[12]
- Student of: Socrates[13]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[14], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[15], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[16], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[17], Pauly–Wissowa[18], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[19], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[20], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek[22]
- Name in native language: Αἰσχίνης[23]
- Different from: Aeschines[24]
- Time period: classical antiquity[25]
- Member of the deme: Sphettos[26]
- Writing language: Ancient Greek[27]
- Significant place: Sphettos[28]
- Entry in abbreviations table: Aeschin. Socr.[29]
Why It Matters
Aeschines of Sphettus has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Aeschines of Sphettus born?
Aeschines of Sphettus's place of birth was Sphettos[2].
Where did Aeschines of Sphettus die?
Aeschines of Sphettus died in Athens[4].
What did Aeschines of Sphettus do for work?
Aeschines of Sphettus worked as a philosopher[5].