Ariston of Chios

ancient Greek stoic philosopher
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Ariston of Chios (January 1, 1 BC–300 BC) was a philosopher and writer born on the island of Chios. He later died in Athens. His work centered on philosophy.

Ariston’s contributions were primarily within the field of philosophical thought. As an active figure in this discipline, he engaged in writing and intellectual discourse during his lifetime.

Ariston of Chios

Summary

Ariston of Chios is a human[1]. He was born in Chios[2]. He was born on January 1, 300 BC[3]. He died in Athens[4]. He died on 300 BC[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Ariston of Chios was born in Chios[2].
  • Ariston of Chios died in Athens[4].
  • Ariston of Chios was born on January 1, 300 BC[3].
  • Ariston of Chios died on 300 BC[5].
  • Ariston of Chios's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Ariston of Chios worked as a writer[7].
  • Ariston of Chios's field of work was philosophy[9].
  • A notable student of Ariston of Chios was Eratosthenes[10].
  • A notable student of Ariston of Chios was Diphilus of Sinope[11].
  • A notable student of Ariston of Chios was Apollophanes of Antioch[12].
  • Ariston of Chios is recorded as male[13].
  • Ariston of Chios's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Ariston of Chios is associated with the stoicism movement[15].
  • Ariston of Chios's given name is recorded as Ariston[16].
  • Ariston of Chios studied under Zeno of Citium[17].
  • Ariston of Chios studied under Polemon[18].
  • Ariston of Chios's floruit is recorded as 300 BC[19].
  • Ariston of Chios's described by source is recorded as Encyclopedic Lexicon[20].
  • Ariston of Chios's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21].
  • Ariston of Chios's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[22].
  • Ariston of Chios's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[23].
  • Ariston of Chios's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[24].
  • Ariston of Chios's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[25].
  • Ariston of Chios's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'grc', 'text': 'Αρίστων ο Χίος'}[26].
  • Ariston of Chios's different from is recorded as Aristo of Ceos[27].

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Origins and Family

Ariston of Chios's place of birth was Chios[2]. He was born on January 1, 300 BC[3].

Education

Studied under Zeno of Citium[17], a philosopher[28], -0334–-0263[29], of Kition[30], specialised in logic[31] and Polemon[18], a philosopher[32], -0400–-0270[33], of Classical Athens[34], specialised in philosophy[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6] and writer[7]. Ariston of Chios's field of work was philosophy[9]. Notable students include Eratosthenes[10], a mathematician[36], -0276–-0194[37], specialised in geometry[38]; Diphilus of Sinope[11], a comedy writer[39], -0350–-0400[40]; and Apollophanes of Antioch[12], a philosopher[41].

Death and Burial

Ariston of Chios died on 300 BC[5]. He died in Athens[4].

Why It Matters

Ariston of Chios ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Ariston of Chios born?

Ariston of Chios was born in Chios[2].

Where did Ariston of Chios die?

Ariston of Chios passed away in Athens[4].

What did Ariston of Chios do for work?

Ariston of Chios worked as philosopher[6] and writer[7].

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  14. [12] . Apollophanes 13 (Pauly-Wissowa). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Ariston 56 (Pauly-Wissowa). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Ariston 56 (Pauly-Wissowa). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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