Philo of Larissa

ancient Greek philosopher
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Summary

Philo of Larissa is a human[1]. His place of birth was Larissa[2]. He was born on 159 BC[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on 84 BC[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (731 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Larissa[2].
  • Philo of Larissa passed away in Rome[4].
  • Philo of Larissa was born on 159 BC[3].
  • Philo of Larissa died on 84 BC[5].
  • Philo of Larissa worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Philo of Larissa's field of work was philosophy[8].
  • Philo of Larissa held the position of scholarch of the Platonic Academy[9].
  • A notable student of Philo of Larissa was Cicero[10].
  • A notable student of Philo of Larissa was Antiochus of Ascalon[11].
  • A notable student of Philo of Larissa was Heraclitus of Tyre[12].
  • Philo of Larissa is recorded as male[13].
  • Philo of Larissa's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Philo of Larissa is associated with the Platonism movement[15].
  • Philo of Larissa's given name is recorded as Φίλων[16].
  • Philo of Larissa studied under Clitomachus[17].
  • Philo of Larissa's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[18].
  • Philo of Larissa's described by source is recorded as 1870 Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology[19].
  • Philo of Larissa's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[20].
  • Philo of Larissa's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[21].
  • Philo of Larissa's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22].
  • Philo of Larissa's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[23].
  • Philo of Larissa's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[24].
  • Philo of Larissa dates from the ancient history[25].
  • Philo of Larissa's writing language is recorded as Ancient Greek[26].
  • Philo of Larissa's P14541 is recorded as 1iGCRn[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Philo of Larissa was born in Larissa[2]. He was born on 159 BC[3].

Education

Philo of Larissa studied under Clitomachus[17].

Career and Affiliations

Philo of Larissa's professions included philosopher[6]. His field of work was philosophy[8]. He held the position of scholarch of the Platonic Academy[9]. Notable students include Cicero[10], a philosopher[28], -0106–-0043[29], of Ancient Rome[30], awarded the Pater Patriae[31], specialised in philosophy[32]; Antiochus of Ascalon[11], a philosopher[33], -0130–-0068[34], of Seleucid Empire[35], specialised in philosophy[36]; and Heraclitus of Tyre[12], a philosopher[37].

Death and Burial

Philo of Larissa died on 84 BC[5]. He passed away in Rome[4].

Why It Matters

Philo of Larissa ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (731 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

He has been cited as an influence by Antiochus of Ascalon[40], a philosopher[41], -0130–-0068[42], of Seleucid Empire[43], specialised in philosophy[44].

FAQs

Where was Philo of Larissa born?

Born in Larissa[2].

Where did Philo of Larissa die?

Philo of Larissa passed away in Rome[4].

What did Philo of Larissa do for work?

Philo of Larissa worked as philosopher[6].

Who did Philo of Larissa influence?

Philo of Larissa has been cited as an influence by Antiochus of Ascalon[40].

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  14. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · THEbotIT bot · 2026-09-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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