Pyrrho
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Summary
Pyrrho was born on 360 BC[1] in Elis[2]. He died on 270 BC[3] in Elis[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], painter[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,396 views/month, #7,054 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: tomb of Pyrron (Eleia)[9]
- Field of work: skepticism[10]
- Student: Timon of Phlius[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Movement: pyrrhonism[13]
- Commons category: Pyrrho[14]
- Given name: Πύρρων[15]
- Student of: Bryson of Achaea[16], Anaxarchus[17], Apelles[18]
- Depicted by: Pyrrhon statue at Elis[19]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[21], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[22], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23], Library of the World's Best Literature[24], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[25], Description of Greece[26], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[28], Enciclopedia universal ilustrada europeo-americana (1908-1930)[29], New International Encyclopedia[30], Pauly–Wissowa[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek[32]
- Writing language: Ancient Greek[33]
Body
Works and Contributions
Things named for Pyrrho include pyrrhonism[34], a philosophical movement[35], founded in -0100[36].
Why It Matters
Pyrrho has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
He has been cited as an influence by Epicurus[39], a philosopher[40], -0342–-0270[41], of Classical Athens[42], specialised in philosophy[43]; Marcel Conche[44], a philosopher[45], 1922–2022[46], of France[47], awarded the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[48], specialised in philosophy[49]; and François de La Mothe Le Vayer[50], a philosopher[51], 1588–1672[52], of France[53].
Entities named for him include pyrrhonism[34], a philosophical movement[35], founded in -0100[36].
FAQs
Where was Pyrrho born?
Pyrrho's place of birth was Elis[2].
Where did Pyrrho die?
Pyrrho passed away in Elis[4].
What did Pyrrho do for work?
Pyrrho worked as a philosopher[5], painter[6], and writer[7].
Who did Pyrrho influence?
Pyrrho has been cited as an influence by Epicurus[39], Marcel Conche[44], and François de La Mothe Le Vayer[50].