Ammonius Hermiae

Summary

Ammonius Hermiae is a human^[1]. Born in Alexandria^[2], he… he was born on January 1, 440^[3]. He died in Alexandria^[4]. He died on January 1, 523^[5]. He worked as a philosopher^[6], astronomer^[7], and writer^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (91 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Ammonius Hermiae's place of birth was Alexandria^[2].
• Ammonius Hermiae passed away in Alexandria^[4].
• Ammonius Hermiae was born on January 1, 440^[3].
• Ammonius Hermiae was born on 435^[10].
• Ammonius Hermiae died on January 1, 523^[5].
• Ammonius Hermiae died on 517^[11].
• Ammonius Hermiae's father was Hermias^[12].
• Ammonius Hermiae's mother was Aedesia^[13].
• Ammonius Hermiae held citizenship in Byzantine Empire^[14].
• Ammonius Hermiae's professions included philosopher^[6].
• Ammonius Hermiae worked as an astronomer^[7].
• Ammonius Hermiae's professions included writer^[8].
• A notable student of Ammonius Hermiae was Simplicius of Cilicia^[15].
• A notable student of Ammonius Hermiae was Damascius^[16].
• Ammonius Hermiae is recorded as male^[17].
• Ammonius Hermiae's instance of is recorded as human^[18].
• Ammonius Hermiae's residence is recorded as Classical Athens^[19].
• Ammonius Hermiae's given name is recorded as Amoniusz^[20].
• Ammonius Hermiae studied under Proclus^[21].
• Ammonius Hermiae's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa^[22].
• Ammonius Hermiae's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary^[23].
• Ammonius Hermiae's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon^[24].
• Ammonius Hermiae's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition^[25].
• Ammonius Hermiae's described by source is recorded as Encyclopedic Lexicon^[26].
• Ammonius Hermiae's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as medieval Greek^[27].

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Origins and Family

Ammonius Hermiae was born in Alexandria^[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 440^[3] and 435^[10]. His father was Hermias^[12]. His mother was Aedesia^[13].

Education

Ammonius Hermiae studied under Proclus^[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher^[6], astronomer^[7], and writer^[8]. Notable students include Simplicius of Cilicia^[15], a philosopher^[28], 0480–0560^[29], of Byzantine Empire^[30], specialised in philosophy^[31] and Damascius^[16], a philosopher^[32], 0450–0550^[33], of Byzantine Empire^[34], specialised in philosophy^[35].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 523^[5] and 517^[11]. Ammonius Hermiae died in Alexandria^[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ammonius Hermiae include Ammonius^[36], a lunar crater^[37].

Why It Matters

Ammonius Hermiae ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (91 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[38] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[39]

Entities named for him include Ammonius^[36], a lunar crater^[37].

FAQs

Where was Ammonius Hermiae born?

Born in Alexandria^[2], Ammonius Hermiae…

Where did Ammonius Hermiae die?

Ammonius Hermiae passed away in Alexandria^[4].

Who were Ammonius Hermiae's parents?

Ammonius Hermiae's father was Hermias^[12]. Ammonius Hermiae's mother was Aedesia^[13].

What did Ammonius Hermiae do for work?

Ammonius Hermiae worked as philosopher^[6], astronomer^[7], and writer^[8].