Stilpo

Greek Megarian school philosopher (c.360–c. 280 BC)
Person human Q381048
Stilpo
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Stilpo

Summary

Stilpo is a human[1]. Born in Megara[2], he… he was born on 359 BC[3]. He died on 279 BC[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Megara[2], Stilpo…
  • Stilpo was born on 359 BC[3].
  • Stilpo died on 279 BC[4].
  • Stilpo worked as a philosopher[5].
  • Stilpo's field of work was philosophy[7].
  • A notable student of Stilpo was Zeno of Citium[8].
  • A notable student of Stilpo was Crates of Thebes[9].
  • A notable student of Stilpo was Menedemus[10].
  • A notable student of Stilpo was Nicarete of Megara[11].
  • A notable student of Stilpo was Asclepiades of Phlius[12].
  • A notable student of Stilpo was Bryson of Achaea[13].
  • Stilpo is recorded as male[14].
  • Stilpo's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Stilpo is associated with the Megarian school movement[16].
  • Stilpo's Commons category is recorded as Stilpo of Megara[17].
  • Stilpo studied under Thrasymachus of Corinth[18].
  • Stilpo studied under Pasicles of Thebes[19].
  • Stilpo's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[20].
  • Stilpo's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[21].
  • Stilpo's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
  • Stilpo's described by source is recorded as 1870 Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology[23].
  • Stilpo's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24].
  • Stilpo's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[25].
  • Stilpo's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'grc', 'text': 'Στίλπων ὁ Μεγαρεύs'}[26].
  • Stilpo's writing language is recorded as Ancient Greek[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Stilpo was born in Megara[2]. He was born on 359 BC[3].

Education

Studied under Thrasymachus of Corinth[18], a philosopher[28] and Pasicles of Thebes[19], a philosopher[29].

Career and Affiliations

Stilpo's professions included philosopher[5]. His field of work was philosophy[7]. Notable students include Zeno of Citium[8], a philosopher[30], -0334–-0263[31], of Kition[32], specialised in logic[33]; Crates of Thebes[9], a philosopher[34], -0365–-0285[35], of Thebes[36], specialised in philosophy[37]; Menedemus[10], a philosopher[38], -0340–-0265[39], specialised in philosophy[40]; Nicarete of Megara[11], a philosopher[41], -0400–-0300[42], of Megara[43]; Asclepiades of Phlius[12], a philosopher[44], -0350–-0270[45], of Phlius[46], specialised in philosophy[47]; and Bryson of Achaea[13], a philosopher[48], -0450–-0400[49].

Death and Burial

Stilpo died on 279 BC[4].

Why It Matters

Stilpo ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Stilpo born?

Born in Megara[2], Stilpo…

What did Stilpo do for work?

Stilpo worked as philosopher[5].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [18] . Q45272491. wikidata.org.
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  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Student of Thrasymachus of Corinth, Pasicles of Thebes
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