Secundus of Athens

Athenian Sophist philosopher of the 1st or 2nd century CE
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Secundus of Athens

Summary

Secundus of Athens is a human[1]. His place of birth was Classical Athens[2]. He worked as a sophist[3] and rhetorician[4].

Key Facts

  • Secundus of Athens was born in Classical Athens[2].
  • Secundus of Athens worked as a sophist[3].
  • Secundus of Athens's professions included rhetorician[4].
  • A notable student of Secundus of Athens was Herodes Atticus[5].
  • Secundus of Athens is recorded as male[6].
  • Secundus of Athens's instance of is recorded as human[7].
  • Secundus of Athens's said to be the same as is recorded as Secundus the Silent[8].
  • Secundus of Athens's given name is recorded as Secundus[9].
  • Secundus of Athens's floruit is recorded as 100[10].
  • Secundus of Athens's floruit is recorded as 200[11].
  • Secundus of Athens's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[12].
  • Secundus of Athens's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[13].

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Origins and Family

Born in Classical Athens[2], Secundus of Athens…

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sophist[3] and rhetorician[4]. A notable student of Secundus of Athens was Herodes Atticus[5].

FAQs

Where was Secundus of Athens born?

Born in Classical Athens[2], Secundus of Athens…

What did Secundus of Athens do for work?

Secundus of Athens worked as sophist[3] and rhetorician[4].

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  1. 17d ago · Digitalphilologist · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 7w ago · JBradyK · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Topostext person id 20881
    Sex or gender male
    Parsifal cluster id 321912
    Wikidata description Athenian Sophist philosopher of the 1st or 2nd century CE
    + 13 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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