Olympiodorus the Elder

Summary

Olympiodorus the Elder is a human^[1]. He was born on January 1, 500^[2]. He died on January 1, 600^[3]. He worked as a philosopher^[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).^[5]

Key Facts

• Olympiodorus the Elder was born on January 1, 500^[2].
• Olympiodorus the Elder died on January 1, 600^[3].
• Olympiodorus the Elder's professions included philosopher^[4].
• A notable student of Olympiodorus the Elder was Proclus^[6].
• Olympiodorus the Elder is recorded as male^[7].
• Olympiodorus the Elder's instance of is recorded as human^[8].
• Olympiodorus the Elder's described by source is recorded as 1870 Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology^[9].
• Olympiodorus the Elder's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa^[10].
• Olympiodorus the Elder's different from is recorded as Olympiodorus the Deacon^[11].
• Olympiodorus the Elder dates from the Hellenistic period^[12].

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Origins and Family

Olympiodorus the Elder was born on January 1, 500^[2].

Career and Affiliations

Olympiodorus the Elder worked as a philosopher^[4]. A notable student of him was Proclus^[6].

Death and Burial

Olympiodorus the Elder died on January 1, 600^[3].

Why It Matters

Olympiodorus the Elder ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).^[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[13] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[14]

FAQs

What did Olympiodorus the Elder do for work?

Olympiodorus the Elder worked as philosopher^[4].