Posidonius
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Posidonius
Summary
Posidonius is a human[1]. Born in Apamea[2], he… he was born on January 1, 135 BC[3]. He died in Rome[4]. He died on January 1, 51 BC[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], astronomer[7], historian[8], philosopher[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (416 views/month, #7,172 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Posidonius was born in Apamea[2].
- Posidonius passed away in Rome[4].
- Posidonius was born on January 1, 135 BC[3].
- Posidonius died on January 1, 51 BC[5].
- Posidonius's professions included mathematician[6].
- Posidonius's professions included astronomer[7].
- Posidonius's professions included historian[8].
- Posidonius worked as a philosopher[9].
- Posidonius's professions included writer[10].
- Posidonius's professions included physicist[12].
- Posidonius's field of work was philosophy[13].
- Posidonius's field of work was ancient Greek philosophy[14].
- Posidonius's field of work was stoicism[15].
- A notable student of Posidonius was Athenodoros Cananites[16].
- A notable student of Posidonius was Jason of Nysa[17].
- Posidonius was influenced by Panaetius[18].
- Posidonius is recorded as male[19].
- Posidonius's instance of is recorded as human[20].
- Posidonius is associated with the stoicism movement[21].
- Posidonius's Commons category is recorded as Posidonius[22].
- Posidonius's given name is recorded as Ποσειδώνιος[23].
- Posidonius's relative is recorded as Menecrates[24].
- Posidonius's relative is recorded as Jason of Nysa[25].
- Posidonius studied under Panaetius[26].
- Posidonius's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Posidonius's place of birth was Apamea[2]. He was born on January 1, 135 BC[3].
Education
Posidonius studied under Panaetius[26].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], astronomer[7], historian[8], philosopher[9], writer[10], and physicist[12]. Fields of work include philosophy[13], an academic discipline[28]; ancient Greek philosophy[14], a literary cycle[29]; and stoicism[15], a philosophical schools and traditions[30], founded in -0300[31]. Notable students include Athenodoros Cananites[16], a historian[32], -0100–-0100[33], of Seleucid Empire[34], specialised in philosophy[35] and Jason of Nysa[17], a philosopher[36], -0100–-0060[37].
Death and Burial
Posidonius died on January 1, 51 BC[5]. He passed away in Rome[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Posidonius include he[38], an impact crater[39].
Why It Matters
Posidonius ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (416 views/month, #7,172 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
Entities named for him include he[38], an impact crater[39].
FAQs
Where was Posidonius born?
Born in Apamea[2], Posidonius…
Where did Posidonius die?
Posidonius passed away in Rome[4].
What did Posidonius do for work?
Posidonius worked as mathematician[6], astronomer[7], historian[8], philosopher[9], and writer[10].