Asclepiades of Samos
ancient Greek writer
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Summary
Asclepiades of Samos was born on 320 BC[1] in Samos[2]. He died on 300 BC[3]. He worked as an epigrammatist[4].
Key Facts
- Sex or gender: male[5]
- Given name: Ασκληπιάδης[6]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[7], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[8], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[9], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[10], Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology[11], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[12], Pauly–Wissowa[13]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek[14]
- Different from: Asclepiades of Adramyttium[15]
- Writing language: Ancient Greek[16]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[17]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Asclepiades of Samos include asclepiad[18] and Asclepiad stanza[19], a strophe[20].
Why It Matters
Works attributed to Asclepiades of Samos include Palatine Anthology[21], a manuscript collection[22], written by Agathias[23]. Entities named for him include asclepiad[18] and Asclepiad stanza[19], a strophe[20].
FAQs
Where was Asclepiades of Samos born?
Asclepiades of Samos's place of birth was Samos[2].
What did Asclepiades of Samos do for work?
Asclepiades of Samos worked as an epigrammatist[4].