Maximus of Ephesus

Neoplatonist philosopher
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Maximus of Ephesus

Summary

Maximus of Ephesus is a human[1]. He was born in Ephesus[2]. He was born on 310[3]. He died in Ephesus[4]. He died on 372[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6] and astrologer[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Maximus of Ephesus's place of birth was Ephesus[2].
  • Maximus of Ephesus died in Ephesus[4].
  • Maximus of Ephesus was born on 310[3].
  • Maximus of Ephesus died on 372[5].
  • Maximus of Ephesus held citizenship in Ancient Rome[9].
  • Maximus of Ephesus's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Maximus of Ephesus's professions included astrologer[7].
  • Maximus of Ephesus's field of work was philosophy[10].
  • Maximus of Ephesus held the position of professor[11].
  • A notable student of Maximus of Ephesus was Julian[12].
  • Maximus of Ephesus is recorded as male[13].
  • Maximus of Ephesus's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • The cause of death was decapitation[15].
  • Maximus of Ephesus studied under Hierius[16].
  • Maximus of Ephesus studied under Aedesius[17].
  • Maximus of Ephesus's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[18].
  • Maximus of Ephesus's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19].
  • Maximus of Ephesus's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[20].
  • Maximus of Ephesus's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[21].
  • Maximus of Ephesus's different from is recorded as Maximus of Epirus[22].
  • Maximus of Ephesus dates from the Roman Empire[23].
  • Maximus of Ephesus's writing language is recorded as Ancient Greek[24].

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Origins and Family

Maximus of Ephesus was born in Ephesus[2]. He was born on 310[3].

Education

Studied under Hierius[16], a philosopher[25] and Aedesius[17], a philosopher[26], 0280–0355[27], of Ancient Rome[28], specialised in philosophy[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6] and astrologer[7]. Maximus of Ephesus's field of work was philosophy[10]. He held the position of professor[11]. A notable student of him was Julian[12].

Death and Burial

Maximus of Ephesus died on 372[5]. He passed away in Ephesus[4]. The cause of death was decapitation[15].

Why It Matters

Maximus of Ephesus has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Maximus of Ephesus born?

Born in Ephesus[2], Maximus of Ephesus…

Where did Maximus of Ephesus die?

Maximus of Ephesus died in Ephesus[4].

What did Maximus of Ephesus do for work?

Maximus of Ephesus worked as philosopher[6] and astrologer[7].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . uli.nli.org.il. uli.nli.org.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Dictionnaire des philosophes antiques III. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Oxford Classical Dictionary (4th rev. ed.). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Digitalphilologist · 2026-06-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 5w ago · THEbotIT bot · 2026-05-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
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  3. 8w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation philosopher, astrologer
    Place of death Ephesus
    Instance of human
    Writing language Ancient Greek
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