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Aristotle

4th-century BCE Classical Greek philosopher and polymath
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Aristotle

Summary

Aristotle is a human[1]. Born in Stageira[2], he… he was born on 384 BC[3]. He passed away in Chalcis[4]. He died on 322 BC[5]. He worked as a biologist[6], cosmologist[7], logician[8], zoologist[9], and literary critic[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Stageira[2], Aristotle…
  • Aristotle passed away in Chalcis[4].
  • Aristotle was born on 384 BC[3].
  • Aristotle was born on 383 BC[12].
  • Aristotle died on 322 BC[5].
  • Aristotle died on March 7, 322 BC[13].
  • Burial took place at Stageira[14].
  • Aristotle's father was Nicomachus[15].
  • Aristotle was married to Pythias[16].
  • A child of Aristotle was Nicomachus[17].
  • A child of Aristotle was Pythias[18].
  • Aristotle is identified as part of the Greeks ethnic group[19].
  • Aristotle's professions included biologist[6].
  • Aristotle worked as a cosmologist[7].
  • Aristotle's professions included logician[8].
  • Aristotle's professions included zoologist[9].
  • Aristotle's professions included literary critic[10].
  • Aristotle worked as a mathematician[20].
  • Aristotle's field of work was philosophy[21].
  • Aristotle's field of work was natural philosophy[22].
  • Aristotle's education included a stint at Platonic Academy[23].
  • Aristotle was influenced by Plato[24].
  • Aristotle was influenced by Socrates[25].
  • Aristotle was influenced by Heraclitus[26].
  • Aristotle was influenced by Parmenides[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Stageira[2], Aristotle… Recorded date of birth include 384 BC[3] and 383 BC[12]. His father was Nicomachus[15]. He is identified as part of the Greeks ethnic group[19].

Education

Aristotle's education included a stint at Platonic Academy[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[6], cosmologist[7], logician[8], zoologist[9], literary critic[10], and mathematician[20]. Fields of work include philosophy[21], an academic discipline[28] and natural philosophy[22], a branch of science[29].

Personal Life

Aristotle was married to Pythias[16]. Children include Nicomachus[17], a philosopher[30], -0301–-0400[31] and Pythias[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 322 BC[5] and March 7, 322 BC[13]. Aristotle passed away in Chalcis[4]. The cause of death was intestinal disease[32]. He is buried at Stageira[14].

Why It Matters

Aristotle has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

He has been cited as an influence by Søren Kierkegaard[34], a philosopher[35], 1813–1855[36], of Kingdom of Denmark[37], specialised in philosophy[38]; Barry Smith[39], a bioinformatician[40], b. 1952[41], of United Kingdom[42], awarded the Wolfgang Paul Prize[43], specialised in ontology[44]; Giovanni Botero[45], a Catholic priest[46], 1544–1617[47]; Fabrice Hadjadj[48], an essayist[49], b. 1971[50], of France[51], awarded the Grand prix catholique de littérature[52]; Pierre Manent[53], a philosopher[54], b. 1949[55], of France[56], awarded the prix du cardinal Lustiger[57], specialised in political philosophy[58]; and Rodrigo de Arriaga[59], a theologian[60], 1592–1667[61], of Spain[62].

FAQs

Where was Aristotle born?

Aristotle was born in Stageira[2].

Where did Aristotle die?

Aristotle died in Chalcis[4].

Who were Aristotle's parents?

Aristotle's father was Nicomachus[15].

Who was Aristotle married to?

Aristotle's spouses include Pythias[16].

What did Aristotle do for work?

Aristotle worked as biologist[6], cosmologist[7], logician[8], zoologist[9], and literary critic[10].

Where did Aristotle go to school?

Aristotle was educated at Platonic Academy[23].

Who did Aristotle influence?

Aristotle has been cited as an influence by Søren Kierkegaard[34], Barry Smith[39], Giovanni Botero[45], and Fabrice Hadjadj[48].

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Class ancestry

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