Iamblichus

Summary

Iamblichus is a human^[1]. He was born in Qinnasrin^[2]. He was born on 240^[3]. He died on 320^[4]. He worked as a philosopher^[5] and writer^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (290 views/month, #7,049 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Born in Qinnasrin^[2], Iamblichus…
• Iamblichus was born on 240^[3].
• Iamblichus was born on 242^[8].
• Iamblichus was born on 245^[9].
• Iamblichus was born on 250^[10].
• Iamblichus was born on 250^[11].
• Iamblichus died on 320^[4].
• Iamblichus died on 325^[12].
• Iamblichus died on 325^[13].
• Iamblichus died on 330^[14].
• Iamblichus held citizenship in Ancient Rome^[15].
• Iamblichus worked as a philosopher^[5].
• Iamblichus worked as a writer^[6].
• Iamblichus's field of work was philosophy^[16].
• Iamblichus's field of work was Platonism^[17].
• Iamblichus's field of work was Pythagoreanism^[18].
• Iamblichus's field of work was mysticism^[19].
• Iamblichus's field of work was Theurgy^[20].
• Iamblichus's field of work was astrology^[21].
• A notable student of Iamblichus was Sopater of Apamea^[22].
• A notable student of Iamblichus was Dexippus (philosopher)^[23].
• A notable student of Iamblichus was Aedesius^[24].
• A notable student of Iamblichus was Eustathius of Cappadocia^[25].
• A notable student of Iamblichus was Hierius^[26].
• A notable work attributed to Iamblichus is Geography^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Qinnasrin^[2], Iamblichus… Recorded date of birth include 240^[3], 242^[8], 245^[9], and 250^[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher^[5] and writer^[6]. Fields of work include philosophy^[16], an academic discipline^[28]; Platonism^[17], a philosophical theory^[29]; Pythagoreanism^[18], a philosophical schools and traditions^[30]; mysticism^[19]; Theurgy^[20]; and astrology^[21], a superstition^[31]. Notable students include Sopater of Apamea^[22], a philosopher^[32], 0242–0325^[33], of Ancient Rome^[34], specialised in philosophy^[35]; Dexippus (philosopher)^[23], a philosopher^[36], 0350–0350^[37], of Ancient Rome^[38]; Aedesius^[24], a philosopher^[39], 0280–0355^[40], of Ancient Rome^[41], specialised in philosophy^[42]; Eustathius of Cappadocia^[25], a diplomat^[43], 0300–0362^[44], of Ancient Rome^[45], specialised in philosophy^[46]; and Hierius^[26], a philosopher^[47].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Geography^[27] and Life of Pythagoras^[48], a literary work^[49].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 320^[4], 325^[12], and 330^[14].

Why It Matters

Iamblichus ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (290 views/month, #7,049 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[50] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[51]

Works attributed to him include On the Mysteries of the Egyptians, Chaldeans, and Assyrians^[52], a written work^[53].

FAQs

Where was Iamblichus born?

Iamblichus's place of birth was Qinnasrin^[2].

What did Iamblichus do for work?

Iamblichus worked as philosopher^[5] and writer^[6].