Antisthenes

Greek philosopher, founder of Cynicism (c.446–c.366 BCE)
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Antisthenes

Summary

Antisthenes is a human[1]. He was born in Piraeus[2]. He was born on 445 BC[3]. He passed away in Athens[4]. He died on January 1, 365 BC[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (206 views/month, #7,095 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Piraeus[2], Antisthenes…
  • Antisthenes died in Athens[4].
  • Antisthenes was born on 445 BC[3].
  • Antisthenes died on January 1, 365 BC[5].
  • Antisthenes held citizenship in Classical Athens[8].
  • Antisthenes's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Antisthenes's field of work was philosophy[9].
  • A notable student of Antisthenes was Diogenes of Sinope[10].
  • Antisthenes was influenced by Socrates[11].
  • Antisthenes is recorded as male[12].
  • Antisthenes's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Antisthenes is associated with the Cynicism movement[14].
  • Antisthenes's Commons category is recorded as Antisthenes[15].
  • Antisthenes studied under Socrates[16].
  • Antisthenes's described by source is recorded as Encyclopedic Lexicon[17].
  • Antisthenes's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[18].
  • Antisthenes's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[19].
  • Antisthenes's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20].
  • Antisthenes's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21].
  • Antisthenes's described by source is recorded as Orgelbrand's Universal Encyclopedia[22].
  • Antisthenes's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23].
  • Antisthenes's described by source is recorded as Q12049440[24].
  • Antisthenes's described by source is recorded as Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Antisthenes's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[26].
  • Antisthenes's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Antisthenes's place of birth was Piraeus[2]. He was born on 445 BC[3].

Education

Antisthenes studied under Socrates[16].

Career and Affiliations

Antisthenes's professions included philosopher[6]. His field of work was philosophy[9]. A notable student of him was Diogenes of Sinope[10].

Death and Burial

Antisthenes died on January 1, 365 BC[5]. He passed away in Athens[4].

Why It Matters

Antisthenes ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (206 views/month, #7,095 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Antisthenes born?

Born in Piraeus[2], Antisthenes…

Where did Antisthenes die?

Antisthenes passed away in Athens[4].

What did Antisthenes do for work?

Antisthenes worked as philosopher[6].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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