Antiochus of Ascalon

ancient Greek philosopher
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Antiochus of Ascalon

Summary

Antiochus of Ascalon is a human[1]. He was born in Ashkelon[2]. He was born on -0130-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Syria[4]. He died on -0068-00-00T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Antiochus of Ascalon's place of birth was Ashkelon[2].
  • Antiochus of Ascalon died in Syria[4].
  • Antiochus of Ascalon was born on -0130-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Antiochus of Ascalon was born on -0124-00-00T00:00:00Z[8].
  • Antiochus of Ascalon was born on -0127-00-00T00:00:00Z[9].
  • Antiochus of Ascalon died on -0068-00-00T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Antiochus of Ascalon held citizenship in Seleucid Empire[10].
  • Antiochus of Ascalon held citizenship in Hasmonean dynasty[11].
  • Antiochus of Ascalon's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Antiochus of Ascalon's field of work was philosophy[12].
  • Antiochus of Ascalon held the position of scholarch of the Platonic Academy[13].
  • Antiochus of Ascalon was educated at Platonic Academy[14].
  • A notable student of Antiochus of Ascalon was Cicero[15].
  • A notable student of Antiochus of Ascalon was Marcus Terentius Varro[16].
  • A notable student of Antiochus of Ascalon was Lucullus[17].
  • A notable student of Antiochus of Ascalon was Marcus Pupius Piso Frugi Calpurnianus[18].
  • A notable student of Antiochus of Ascalon was Aristos of Ascalon[19].
  • A notable student of Antiochus of Ascalon was Aristo of Alexandria[20].
  • Antiochus of Ascalon was influenced by Philo of Larissa[21].
  • Antiochus of Ascalon is recorded as male[22].
  • Antiochus of Ascalon's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Antiochus of Ascalon is associated with the Platonism movement[24].
  • Antiochus of Ascalon's given name is recorded as Antiochos[25].
  • Antiochus of Ascalon studied under Mnesarchus of Athens[26].
  • Antiochus of Ascalon studied under Philo of Larissa[27].

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Origins and Family

Antiochus of Ascalon's place of birth was Ashkelon[2]. Recorded date of birth include -0130-00-00T00:00:00Z[3], -0124-00-00T00:00:00Z[8], and -0127-00-00T00:00:00Z[9].

Education

Antiochus of Ascalon's education included a stint at Platonic Academy[14]. Studied under Mnesarchus of Athens[26], a philosopher[28], -0160–-0085[29], specialised in philosophy[30]; Philo of Larissa[27], a philosopher[31], -0159–-0084[32], specialised in philosophy[33]; and Dardanus of Athens[34], a philosopher[35], -0160–-0085[36], specialised in philosophy[37].

Career and Affiliations

Antiochus of Ascalon's professions included philosopher[6]. His field of work was philosophy[12]. He held the position of scholarch of the Platonic Academy[13]. Notable students include Cicero[15], a philosopher[38], -0106–-0043[39], of Ancient Rome[40], awarded the Pater Patriae[41], specialised in philosophy[42]; Marcus Terentius Varro[16], a writer[43], -0116–-0027[44], of Ancient Rome[45]; Lucullus[17], a politician[46], -0117–-0056[47], of Ancient Rome[48]; Marcus Pupius Piso Frugi Calpurnianus[18], a politician[49], b. -0114[50], of Ancient Rome[51]; Aristos of Ascalon[19], a philosopher[52], -0050–-0050[53]; and Aristo of Alexandria[20], a philosopher[54], of Ancient Rome[55], specialised in philosophy[56].

Death and Burial

Antiochus of Ascalon died on -0068-00-00T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Syria[4].

Why It Matters

Antiochus of Ascalon ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

FAQs

Where was Antiochus of Ascalon born?

Antiochus of Ascalon was born in Ashkelon[2].

Where did Antiochus of Ascalon die?

Antiochus of Ascalon died in Syria[4].

What did Antiochus of Ascalon do for work?

Antiochus of Ascalon worked as philosopher[6].

Where did Antiochus of Ascalon go to school?

Antiochus of Ascalon was educated at Platonic Academy[14].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [57] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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