Simplicius of Cilicia

6th-century Greek pagan philosopher
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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].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . plato.stanford.edu. plato.stanford.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . Post-Reformation Digital Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Dictionnaire des philosophes antiques II. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Dictionnaire des philosophes antiques II. wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . digitale.beic.it. digitale.beic.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Pere prlpz · 2026-10-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 5d ago · AntiDerangedKhanTengriAction · 2026-10-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 17w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-06-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 21w ago · AutoridadesUCA · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  8. 22w ago · JBradyK · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Significant place → Cilicia
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