Ammonius Saccas
Hellenistic Platonist philosopher (175-242)
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Summary
Ammonius Saccas was born in 175[1] in Alexandria[2]. He died in 242[3] in Alexandria[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,521 views/month, #7,199 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of death: 241[7], 250[8]
- Country of citizenship: Ancient Rome[9]
- Field of work: philosophy[10]
- Student: Plotinus[11], Origen the Pagan[12], Herennius[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[15], Orthodox Theological Encyclopedia[16], De viris illustribus[17], Pauly–Wissowa[18], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[19], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20], Kościelna encyclopedia[21], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[22], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23], Encyclopedic Lexicon[24], Orgelbrand's Universal Encyclopedia[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek[26]
- Name in native language: Ἀμμώνιος Σακκάς[27]
- Time period: Roman Empire[28]
- Writing language: Ancient Greek[29]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[30]
Why It Matters
Ammonius Saccas has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Ammonius Saccas born?
Ammonius Saccas's place of birth was Alexandria[2].
Where did Ammonius Saccas die?
Ammonius Saccas passed away in Alexandria[4].
What did Ammonius Saccas do for work?
Ammonius Saccas worked as a philosopher[5].