Menippus
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Menippus
Summary
Menippus is a human[1]. Born in Gadara[2], he… he was born on 300 BC[3]. He died in Thebes[4]. He died on 260 BC[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], philosopher[8], and comedian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Menippus was born in Gadara[2].
- Menippus passed away in Thebes[4].
- Menippus was born on 300 BC[3].
- Menippus died on 260 BC[5].
- Menippus's professions included poet[6].
- Menippus's professions included writer[7].
- Menippus worked as a philosopher[8].
- Menippus's professions included comedian[9].
- Menippus's field of work was philosophy[11].
- Menippus is recorded as male[12].
- Menippus's instance of is recorded as human[13].
- Menippus is associated with the Cynicism movement[14].
- Menippus's Commons category is recorded as Menippus[15].
- The cause of death was hanging to death[16].
- Menippus's given name is recorded as Μένιππος[17].
- Menippus studied under Crates of Thebes[18].
- Menippus studied under Metrocles[19].
- Menippus's manner of death is recorded as suicide[20].
- Menippus's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21].
- Menippus's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[22].
- Menippus's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23].
- Menippus's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[24].
- Menippus's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[25].
- Menippus's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[26].
- Menippus dates from the Hellenistic period[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Gadara[2], Menippus… he was born on 300 BC[3].
Education
Studied under Crates of Thebes[18], a philosopher[28], -0365–-0285[29], of Thebes[30], specialised in philosophy[31] and Metrocles[19], a philosopher[32], -0400–-0300[33], specialised in philosophy[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], philosopher[8], and comedian[9]. Menippus's field of work was philosophy[11].
Death and Burial
Menippus died on 260 BC[5]. He passed away in Thebes[4]. The cause of death was hanging to death[16].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Menippus include Menippean satire[35], a literary genre[36].
Why It Matters
Menippus ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
Entities named for him include Menippean satire[35], a literary genre[36].
FAQs
Where was Menippus born?
Born in Gadara[2], Menippus…
Where did Menippus die?
Menippus died in Thebes[4].
What did Menippus do for work?
Menippus worked as poet[6], writer[7], philosopher[8], and comedian[9].