Speusippus
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Speusippus
Summary
Speusippus is a human[1]. His place of birth was Classical Athens[2]. He was born on 407 BC[3]. He died on 339 BC[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5] and mathematician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (467 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Speusippus was born in Classical Athens[2].
- Speusippus was born on 407 BC[3].
- Speusippus was born on 395 BC[8].
- Speusippus died on 339 BC[4].
- Speusippus's father was Eurymedon of Myrrhinus[9].
- Speusippus's mother was Potone[10].
- Speusippus held citizenship in Classical Athens[11].
- Speusippus worked as a philosopher[5].
- Speusippus worked as a mathematician[6].
- Speusippus held the position of scholarch of the Platonic Academy[12].
- A notable student of Speusippus was Axiothea of Phlius[13].
- A notable student of Speusippus was Lastheneia of Mantinea[14].
- A notable student of Speusippus was Heraclides Ponticus[15].
- Speusippus is recorded as male[16].
- Speusippus's instance of is recorded as human[17].
- Speusippus is associated with the Platonism movement[18].
- Speusippus's Commons category is recorded as Speusippus[19].
- Speusippus studied under Plato[20].
- Speusippus's manner of death is recorded as suicide[21].
- Speusippus's described by source is recorded as 1870 Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology[22].
- Speusippus's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23].
- Speusippus's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
- Speusippus's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[25].
- Speusippus's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26].
- Speusippus's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Classical Athens[2], Speusippus… Recorded date of birth include 407 BC[3] and 395 BC[8]. His father was Eurymedon of Myrrhinus[9]. His mother was Potone[10].
Education
Speusippus studied under Plato[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[5] and mathematician[6]. Speusippus held the position of scholarch of the Platonic Academy[12]. Notable students include Axiothea of Phlius[13], a philosopher[28], -0400–-0400[29]; Lastheneia of Mantinea[14], a philosopher[30], -0350–-0400[31]; and Heraclides Ponticus[15], a philosopher[32], -0385–-0322[33].
Death and Burial
Speusippus died on 339 BC[4].
Why It Matters
Speusippus ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (467 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
Works attributed to him include Seventh Letter[36], a written work[37], written by Plato[38] and Definitions[39], a dictionary of the Ancient Greek language[40].
FAQs
Where was Speusippus born?
Speusippus was born in Classical Athens[2].
Who were Speusippus's parents?
Speusippus's father was Eurymedon of Myrrhinus[9]. Speusippus's mother was Potone[10].