Philostratus

Summary

Philostratus is a human^[1]. Born in Lemnos^[2], he… he was born on 50^[3]. He worked as a writer^[4], sophist^[5], and playwright^[6]. He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[7]

Key Facts

• Philostratus's place of birth was Lemnos^[2].
• Philostratus was born on 50^[3].
• A child of Philostratus was Philostratus^[8].
• Philostratus's professions included writer^[4].
• Philostratus worked as a sophist^[5].
• Philostratus worked as a playwright^[6].
• Philostratus is recorded as male^[9].
• Philostratus's instance of is recorded as human^[10].
• Philostratus's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon^[11].
• Philostratus's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary^[12].
• Philostratus's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek^[13].
• Philostratus's different from is recorded as Philostratus^[14].
• Philostratus's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired^[15].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Lemnos^[2], Philostratus… he was born on 50^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer^[4], sophist^[5], and playwright^[6].

Personal Life

A child of Philostratus was he^[8].

Why It Matters

Philostratus is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[7]

FAQs

Where was Philostratus born?

Philostratus's place of birth was Lemnos^[2].

What did Philostratus do for work?

Philostratus worked as writer^[4], sophist^[5], and playwright^[6].