Simplicius of Cilicia
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Summary
Simplicius of Cilicia was born on 480[1] in Cilicia[2]. He died on January 1, 560[3], in Athens[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], mathematician[6], and astronomer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,184 views/month, #7,176 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Byzantine Empire[9]
- Native language: medieval Greek[10]
- Field of work: philosophy[11]
- Notable work: Commentary on Aristotle's Physics[12], Commentary on Epictet's Enchiridion[13], Commentary on Aristotle's On the Soul[14], Commentary on Aristotle's On the Heavens[15]
- Religion or worldview: polytheism[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Simplicius of Cilicia[18]
- Given name: Simplicio[19]
- Student of: Damascius[20], Ammonius Hermiae[21]
- Floruit: 600[22]
- Described by source: 1870 Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology[23], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], BEIC Digital Library[25], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: medieval Greek[29]
- Birth name: Σιμπλίκιος[30]
- Name in native language: Σιμπλίκιος ὁ Κίλιξ[31]
Why It Matters
Simplicius of Cilicia has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
He has been cited as an influence by Benedict Pereira[34], a philosopher[35], 1535–1610[36], of Crown of Aragon[37].
FAQs
Where was Simplicius of Cilicia born?
Simplicius of Cilicia was born in Cilicia[2].
Where did Simplicius of Cilicia die?
Simplicius of Cilicia passed away in Athens[4].
What did Simplicius of Cilicia do for work?
Simplicius of Cilicia worked as a philosopher[5], mathematician[6], and astronomer[7].
Who did Simplicius of Cilicia influence?
Simplicius of Cilicia has been cited as an influence by Benedict Pereira[34].