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.

Key Facts

  • Place of death: Classical Athens[8]
  • Field of work: philosophy[9]
  • Student: Eratosthenes[10], Diphilus of Sinope[11], Apollophanes of Antioch[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Movement: stoicism[14]
  • Given name: Ariston[15]
  • Student of: Zeno of Citium[16], Polemon[17]
  • Floruit: 300 BC[18]
  • Described by source: Encyclopedic Lexicon[19], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[20], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[21], Pauly–Wissowa[22], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek[24]
  • Name in native language: Αρίστων ο Χίος[25]
  • Different from: Aristo of Ceos[26]
  • Time period: Hellenistic period[27]
  • Writing language: Ancient Greek[28]
  • Significant place: Chios[29]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[30]

Why It Matters

Ariston of Chios has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

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 a philosopher[5] and writer[6].

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  14. [12] ↑ . Apollophanes 13 (Pauly-Wissowa). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . Ariston 56 (Pauly-Wissowa). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Ariston 56 (Pauly-Wissowa). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . De Natura Deorum. wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Worobiew · 2026-10-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'bg', 'ca', 'de', 'el', 'en', 'es', 'fi', 'fr', 'gl', 'he', 'hu', 'it',
    Place of death → Athens, Classical Athens
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  2. 16w ago · Andre Engels · 2026-06-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Oxford classical dictionary id → 762
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  3. 16w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-06-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 23w ago · JBradyK · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Significant place → Chios
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