Lucian of Samosata
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Lucian of Samosata
Summary
Lucian of Samosata is a human[1]. His place of birth was Samosata[2]. He was born on 120[3]. He passed away in Athens[4]. He died on 200[5]. He worked as a writer[6], satirist[7], philosopher[8], biographer[9], and poet[10]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,399 views/month, #6,706 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Samosata[2], Lucian of Samosata…
- Lucian of Samosata died in Athens[4].
- Lucian of Samosata was born on 120[3].
- Lucian of Samosata was born on 120[12].
- Lucian of Samosata was born on 125[13].
- Lucian of Samosata died on 200[5].
- Lucian of Samosata died on 180[14].
- Lucian of Samosata died on 192[15].
- Syriac was Lucian of Samosata's native language[16].
- Lucian of Samosata's professions included writer[6].
- Lucian of Samosata's professions included satirist[7].
- Lucian of Samosata worked as a philosopher[8].
- Lucian of Samosata's professions included biographer[9].
- Lucian of Samosata's professions included poet[10].
- A notable work attributed to Lucian of Samosata is A True Story[17].
- A notable work attributed to Lucian of Samosata is Dialogues of the Gods[18].
- A notable work attributed to Lucian of Samosata is Dialogues of the Dead[19].
- A notable work attributed to Lucian of Samosata is Dialogues of the Sea-Gods[20].
- A notable work attributed to Lucian of Samosata is The Mistaken Critic[21].
- A notable work attributed to Lucian of Samosata is Dialogues of the Courtesans[22].
- Lucian of Samosata is recorded as male[23].
- Lucian of Samosata's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- Lucian of Samosata's Commons category is recorded as Lucian of Samosata[25].
- Lucian of Samosata's given name is recorded as Lucian[26].
- Lucian of Samosata's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Lucian of Samosata[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Lucian of Samosata was born in Samosata[2]. Recorded date of birth include 120[3] and 125[13]. Syriac was his native language[16].
Education
Lucian of Samosata studied under Demonax[28].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], satirist[7], philosopher[8], biographer[9], and poet[10].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include A True Story[17], a literary work[29], founded in 0166[30]; Dialogues of the Gods[18], a literary work[31]; Dialogues of the Dead[19], a literary work[32], founded in 0160[33]; Dialogues of the Sea-Gods[20], a literary work[34]; The Mistaken Critic[21]; and Dialogues of the Courtesans[22], a literary work[35]. Things named for Lucian of Samosata include Lucian[36].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include 200[5], 180[14], and 192[15]. Lucian of Samosata passed away in Athens[4].
Why It Matters
Lucian of Samosata ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,399 views/month, #6,706 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 72 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
He has been cited as an influence by Voltaire[39], a philosopher[40], 1694–1778[41], of France[42], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[43], specialised in philosophy[44] and Machado de Assis[45], a writer[46], 1839–1908[47], of Brazil[48], awarded the Knight of the Imperial Order of the Rose[49].
Works attributed to him include A True Story[50], a literary work[51], founded in 0166[52]; Dialogues of the Gods[53], a literary work[54]; Passing of Peregrinus[55], a literary work[56], founded in 0169[57]; On the Syrian Goddess[58], a literary work[59]; Dialogues of the Dead[60], a literary work[61], founded in 0160[62]; and How to write history[63], a literary work[64], founded in 0165[65]. Entities named for him include Lucian[36].
FAQs
Where was Lucian of Samosata born?
Lucian of Samosata's place of birth was Samosata[2].
Where did Lucian of Samosata die?
Lucian of Samosata passed away in Athens[4].
What did Lucian of Samosata do for work?
Lucian of Samosata worked as writer[6], satirist[7], philosopher[8], biographer[9], and poet[10].
Who did Lucian of Samosata influence?
Lucian of Samosata has been cited as an influence by Voltaire[39] and Machado de Assis[45].