Simplicius of Cilicia

Summary

Simplicius of Cilicia is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Cilicia^[2]. He was born on 480^[3]. He passed away in Athens^[4]. He died on January 1, 560^[5]. He worked as a philosopher^[6], mathematician^[7], and astronomer^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (452 views/month, #7,176 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Simplicius of Cilicia's place of birth was Cilicia^[2].
• Simplicius of Cilicia died in Athens^[4].
• Simplicius of Cilicia was born on 480^[3].
• Simplicius of Cilicia died on January 1, 560^[5].
• Simplicius of Cilicia held citizenship in Byzantine Empire^[10].
• medieval Greek was Simplicius of Cilicia's native language^[11].
• Simplicius of Cilicia's professions included philosopher^[6].
• Simplicius of Cilicia worked as a mathematician^[7].
• Simplicius of Cilicia's professions included astronomer^[8].
• Simplicius of Cilicia's field of work was philosophy^[12].
• A notable work attributed to Simplicius of Cilicia is Commentary on Aristotle's Physics^[13].
• A notable work attributed to Simplicius of Cilicia is Commentary on Epictet's Enchiridion^[14].
• A notable work attributed to Simplicius of Cilicia is Commentary on Aristotle's On the Soul^[15].
• A notable work attributed to Simplicius of Cilicia is Commentary on Aristotle's On the Heavens^[16].
• Simplicius of Cilicia's religion is recorded as polytheism^[17].
• Simplicius of Cilicia is recorded as male^[18].
• Simplicius of Cilicia's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• Simplicius of Cilicia's Commons category is recorded as Simplicius of Cilicia^[20].
• Simplicius of Cilicia's given name is recorded as Simplicio^[21].
• Simplicius of Cilicia studied under Damascius^[22].
• Simplicius of Cilicia studied under Ammonius Hermiae^[23].
• Simplicius of Cilicia's floruit is recorded as 600^[24].
• Simplicius of Cilicia's described by source is recorded as 1870 Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology^[25].
• Simplicius of Cilicia's described by source is recorded as Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary^[26].
• Simplicius of Cilicia's described by source is recorded as BEIC Digital Library^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Cilicia^[2], Simplicius of Cilicia… he was born on 480^[3]. medieval Greek was his native language^[11].

Education

Studied under Damascius^[22], a philosopher^[28], 0450–0550^[29], of Byzantine Empire^[30], specialised in philosophy^[31] and Ammonius Hermiae^[23], a philosopher^[32], 0440–0523^[33], of Byzantine Empire^[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher^[6], mathematician^[7], and astronomer^[8]. Simplicius of Cilicia's field of work was philosophy^[12].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Commentary on Aristotle's Physics^[13], a written work^[35], founded in 0555^[36]; Commentary on Epictet's Enchiridion^[14], a written work^[37], founded in 0555^[38]; Commentary on Aristotle's On the Soul^[15], a written work^[39], founded in 0555^[40]; and Commentary on Aristotle's On the Heavens^[16], a written work^[41], founded in 0555^[42].

Personal Life

Simplicius of Cilicia's religion is recorded as polytheism^[17].

Death and Burial

Simplicius of Cilicia died on January 1, 560^[5]. He died in Athens^[4].

Why It Matters

Simplicius of Cilicia ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (452 views/month, #7,176 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[43] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[44]

He has been cited as an influence by Benedict Pereira^[45], a philosopher^[46], 1535–1610^[47], of Crown of Aragon^[48].

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 philosopher^[6], mathematician^[7], and astronomer^[8].

Who did Simplicius of Cilicia influence?

Simplicius of Cilicia has been cited as an influence by Benedict Pereira^[45].