Democritus
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Democritus was born on January 1, 1 BC, in Ancient Abdera [1][2][3] and died on January 1, 1 BC, in Greece . A Greek citizen [4], he worked as a philosopher, mathematician, and art historian [5]. He identified as an atheist and specialized in the field of philosophy .
Democritus was a key figure in the atomism movement . His ideas were influenced by Leucippus .
Democritus
Summary
Democritus is a human[1]. He was born in Ancient Abdera[2]. He was born on January 1, 460 BC[3]. He died in Greece[4]. He died on January 1, 360 BC[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], mathematician[7], and art historian[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- Democritus was born in Ancient Abdera[2].
- Born in Miletus[10], Democritus…
- Democritus passed away in Greece[4].
- Democritus was born on January 1, 460 BC[3].
- Democritus died on January 1, 360 BC[5].
- Democritus held citizenship in Greece[11].
- Democritus worked as a philosopher[6].
- Democritus worked as a mathematician[7].
- Democritus's professions included art historian[8].
- Democritus's field of work was philosophy[12].
- A notable student of Democritus was Hippocrates[13].
- A notable student of Democritus was Metrodorus of Chios[14].
- A notable student of Democritus was Nessas of Chios[15].
- A notable student of Democritus was Protagoras[16].
- A notable student of Democritus was Anaxarchus[17].
- A notable work attributed to Democritus is quadratrix of Hippias[18].
- Democritus's religion is recorded as atheism[19].
- Democritus was influenced by Leucippus[20].
- Democritus is recorded as male[21].
- Democritus's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Democritus is associated with the atomism movement[23].
- Democritus supervised Bion of Abdera as a doctoral student[24].
- Democritus's Commons category is recorded as Democritus[25].
- Democritus's given name is recorded as Demokritos[26].
- Democritus's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Democritus[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Ancient Abdera[2], an archaeological site[28], in Greece[29], founded in -0700[30] and Miletus[10], a polis[31], in Turkey[32], founded in -1100[33]. Democritus was born on January 1, 460 BC[3].
Education
Democritus studied under Leucippus[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], mathematician[7], and art historian[8]. Democritus's field of work was philosophy[12]. Notable students include Hippocrates[13], a physician[35], -0460–-0370[36], specialised in medicine[37]; Metrodorus of Chios[14], a physician[38], -0500–-0400[39], specialised in philosophy[40]; Nessas of Chios[15], a philosopher[41]; Protagoras[16], a philosopher[42], -0486–-0420[43], specialised in philosophy[44]; and Anaxarchus[17], a philosopher[45], -0380–-0320[46], specialised in philosophy[47]. He supervised Bion of Abdera as a doctoral student[24].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Democritus is quadratrix of Hippias[18]. Things named for him include Democritus University of Thrace[48], he[49], and Alexandroupolis International Airport "he"[50].
Personal Life
Democritus's religion is recorded as atheism[19].
Death and Burial
Democritus died on January 1, 360 BC[5]. He died in Greece[4].
Why It Matters
Democritus has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
He has been cited as an influence by Friedrich Nietzsche[52], a philosopher[53], 1844–1900[54], of Kingdom of Prussia[55]; Nausiphanes[56], a philosopher[57], -0350–-0250[58], specialised in philosophy[59]; Epicurus[60], a philosopher[61], -0342–-0270[62], of Classical Athens[63], specialised in philosophy[64]; Aristotle[65], a biologist[66], -0384–-0322[67], specialised in philosophy[68]; and Benedictus de Spinoza[69], a philosopher[70], 1632–1677[71], of Dutch Republic[72], specialised in philosophy[73].
Entities named for him include Democritus University of Thrace[48], he[49], and Alexandroupolis International Airport "he"[50].
His notable doctoral advisees include Bion of Abdera[74].
FAQs
Where was Democritus born?
Born in Ancient Abdera[2], Democritus…
Where did Democritus die?
Democritus passed away in Greece[4].
What did Democritus do for work?
Democritus worked as philosopher[6], mathematician[7], and art historian[8].
Who did Democritus influence?
Democritus has been cited as an influence by Friedrich Nietzsche[52], Nausiphanes[56], Epicurus[60], and Aristotle[65].