Chrysippus of Soli
Greek Stoic philosopher (c.279–c.206 BC)
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Summary
Chrysippus of Soli was born on 281 BC[1] in Soli[2]. He died on 208 BC[3] in Athens[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], writer[6], and mathematician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,064 views/month, #5,962 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 277 BC[9]
- Date of death: 204 BC[10]
- Place of burial: Tomb of Chrysippos, Athens[11]
- Father: Apollonius of Tarsus[12]
- Country of citizenship: Soli[13]
- Position held: scholarch of the Stoic school[14]
- Student: Zeno of Tarsus[15], Diogenes of Babylon[16], Dioscorides[17], Aristoboulus[18]
- Influenced by: Cleanthes[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Movement: stoicism[21]
- Commons category: Chrysippus of Soli[22]
- Cause of death: death from laughter[23]
- Given name: Χρύσιππος[24]
- Student of: Cleanthes[25], Arcesilaus[26]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[28], The Philosophy of Chrysippus: Peasants, Provincials, and Folklore in the 1937 Paris World's Fair[29], Pauly–Wissowa[30], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[31], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[32], Library of the World's Best Literature[33], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[34], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek[36]
- Birth name: Χρύσιππος[37]
- Name in native language: Χρύσιππος ὁ Σολεύς[38]
- Name in kana: クリューシッポス[39]
- Time period: Hellenistic period[40]
Why It Matters
Chrysippus of Soli has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Chrysippus of Soli born?
Chrysippus of Soli was born in Soli[2].
Where did Chrysippus of Soli die?
Chrysippus of Soli died in Athens[4].
Who were Chrysippus of Soli's parents?
Chrysippus of Soli's father was Apollonius of Tarsus[12].
What did Chrysippus of Soli do for work?
Chrysippus of Soli worked as a philosopher[5], writer[6], and mathematician[7].