Metrodorus of Chios

4th-century BC Greek philosopher
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Metrodorus of Chios

Summary

Metrodorus of Chios is a human[1]. He was born in Chios[2]. He was born on January 1, 500 BC[3]. He died on January 1, 400 BC[4]. He worked as a physician[5], philosopher[6], mathematician[7], and meteorologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Metrodorus of Chios was born in Chios[2].
  • Metrodorus of Chios was born on January 1, 500 BC[3].
  • Metrodorus of Chios died on January 1, 400 BC[4].
  • Metrodorus of Chios's father was Theocritus of Chius[10].
  • Metrodorus of Chios worked as a physician[5].
  • Metrodorus of Chios's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Metrodorus of Chios worked as a mathematician[7].
  • Metrodorus of Chios's professions included meteorologist[8].
  • Metrodorus of Chios's field of work was philosophy[11].
  • A notable student of Metrodorus of Chios was Diogenes of Smyrna[12].
  • A notable student of Metrodorus of Chios was Anaxarchus[13].
  • Metrodorus of Chios is recorded as male[14].
  • Metrodorus of Chios's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Metrodorus of Chios studied under Protagoras[16].
  • Metrodorus of Chios studied under Democritus[17].
  • Metrodorus of Chios's floruit is recorded as 400 BC[18].
  • Metrodorus of Chios's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[19].
  • Metrodorus of Chios's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20].
  • Metrodorus of Chios's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[21].
  • Metrodorus of Chios's described by source is recorded as Biographical Encyclopedia of Astronomers[22].
  • Metrodorus of Chios's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23].
  • Metrodorus of Chios's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[24].
  • Metrodorus of Chios's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[25].
  • Metrodorus of Chios dates from the Hellenistic period[26].
  • Metrodorus of Chios's writing language is recorded as Ancient Greek[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Chios[2], Metrodorus of Chios… he was born on January 1, 500 BC[3]. His father was Theocritus of Chius[10].

Education

Studied under Protagoras[16], a philosopher[28], -0486–-0420[29], specialised in philosophy[30] and Democritus[17], a philosopher[31], -0460–-0360[32], of Greece[33], specialised in philosophy[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[5], philosopher[6], mathematician[7], and meteorologist[8]. Metrodorus of Chios's field of work was philosophy[11]. Notable students include Diogenes of Smyrna[12], a philosopher[35] and Anaxarchus[13], a philosopher[36], -0380–-0320[37], specialised in philosophy[38].

Death and Burial

Metrodorus of Chios died on January 1, 400 BC[4].

Why It Matters

Metrodorus of Chios ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39]

FAQs

Where was Metrodorus of Chios born?

Metrodorus of Chios's place of birth was Chios[2].

Who were Metrodorus of Chios's parents?

Metrodorus of Chios's father was Theocritus of Chius[10].

What did Metrodorus of Chios do for work?

Metrodorus of Chios worked as physician[5], philosopher[6], mathematician[7], and meteorologist[8].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [4] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . Répertoire des sources philosophiques antiques. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Dictionnaire des philosophes antiques IV. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Dictionnaire des philosophes antiques IV. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Dictionnaire des philosophes antiques IV. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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