Demetrius the Cynic

ancient Greek philosopher
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Demetrius the Cynic

Summary

Demetrius the Cynic is a human[1]. His place of birth was Corinth[2]. He passed away in Greece[3]. He worked as a philosopher[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Demetrius the Cynic's place of birth was Corinth[2].
  • Demetrius the Cynic passed away in Greece[3].
  • Demetrius the Cynic's professions included philosopher[4].
  • A notable student of Demetrius the Cynic was Demonax[6].
  • Demetrius the Cynic is recorded as male[7].
  • Demetrius the Cynic's instance of is recorded as human[8].
  • Demetrius the Cynic's given name is recorded as Demetrios[9].
  • Demetrius the Cynic's floruit is recorded as 50[10].
  • Demetrius the Cynic's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[11].
  • Demetrius the Cynic's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[12].
  • Demetrius the Cynic's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica Ninth Edition[13].
  • Demetrius the Cynic's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[14].
  • Demetrius the Cynic dates from the Hellenistic period[15].
  • Demetrius the Cynic's writing language is recorded as Ancient Greek[16].

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Origins and Family

Demetrius the Cynic was born in Corinth[2].

Career and Affiliations

Demetrius the Cynic's professions included philosopher[4]. A notable student of him was Demonax[6].

Death and Burial

Demetrius the Cynic died in Greece[3].

Why It Matters

Demetrius the Cynic ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[17] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[18]

FAQs

Where was Demetrius the Cynic born?

Demetrius the Cynic was born in Corinth[2].

Where did Demetrius the Cynic die?

Demetrius the Cynic died in Greece[3].

What did Demetrius the Cynic do for work?

Demetrius the Cynic worked as philosopher[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [3] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [4] . data.bibliotheken.nl. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . data.bibliotheken.nl. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [17] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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