Epictetus
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Epictetus
Summary
Epictetus is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hierapolis[2]. He was born on January 1, 50[3]. He passed away in Nicopolis[4]. He died on 138[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43,516 views/month, #5,737 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Born in Hierapolis[2], Epictetus…
- Epictetus died in Nicopolis[4].
- Epictetus was born on January 1, 50[3].
- Epictetus died on 138[5].
- Epictetus died on 125[9].
- Epictetus held citizenship in Ancient Rome[10].
- Epictetus is identified as part of the Greeks ethnic group[11].
- Epictetus's professions included philosopher[6].
- Epictetus's professions included writer[7].
- Epictetus's field of work was philosophy[12].
- A notable student of Epictetus was Arrian[13].
- A notable student of Epictetus was Demonax[14].
- Epictetus is recorded as male[15].
- Epictetus's instance of is recorded as human[16].
- Epictetus is associated with the stoicism movement[17].
- Epictetus's Commons category is recorded as Epictetus[18].
- Epictetus's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Epictetus[19].
- Epictetus studied under Gaius Musonius Rufus[20].
- Epictetus's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21].
- Epictetus's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
- Epictetus's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23].
- Epictetus's described by source is recorded as BEIC Digital Library[24].
- Epictetus's described by source is recorded as Women Writers in Review[25].
- Epictetus's described by source is recorded as Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
- Epictetus's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GR[29]
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Ended / dissolved: 0135[30]
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MusicBrainz ID: 15d1db1e-abf4-4d89-a5c3-36e42434880c[31]
Body
Origins and Family
Epictetus's place of birth was Hierapolis[2]. He was born on January 1, 50[3]. He is identified as part of the Greeks ethnic group[11].
Education
Epictetus studied under Gaius Musonius Rufus[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[6] and writer[7]. Epictetus's field of work was philosophy[12]. Notable students include Arrian[13], a historian[32], 0089–0175[33], of Ancient Rome[34] and Demonax[14], a philosopher[35], 0200–0170[36].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include 138[5] and 125[9]. Epictetus died in Nicopolis[4].
Why It Matters
Epictetus ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43,516 views/month, #5,737 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
He has been cited as an influence by Blaise Pascal[39], a mathematician[40], 1623–1662[41], of Kingdom of France[42], specialised in probability theory[43].
Works attributed to him include Enchiridion of him[44], a literary work[45], written by Arrian[46].
FAQs
Where was Epictetus born?
Epictetus was born in Hierapolis[2].
Where did Epictetus die?
Epictetus passed away in Nicopolis[4].
What did Epictetus do for work?
Epictetus worked as philosopher[6] and writer[7].
Who did Epictetus influence?
Epictetus has been cited as an influence by Blaise Pascal[39].