Ammonius Hermiae
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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 (132 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].
Body
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 (132 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 39 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].
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].