Syrianus

5th-century Greek Neoplatonist philosopher
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Syrianus

Summary

Syrianus is a human[1]. He was born in Alexandria[2]. He was born on 500[3]. He passed away in Athens[4]. He died on January 1, 437[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Alexandria[2], Syrianus…
  • Syrianus passed away in Athens[4].
  • Syrianus was born on 500[3].
  • Syrianus died on January 1, 437[5].
  • Syrianus held citizenship in Byzantine Empire[8].
  • Syrianus worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Syrianus's field of work was philosophy[9].
  • A notable student of Syrianus was Proclus[10].
  • Syrianus is recorded as male[11].
  • Syrianus's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Syrianus studied under Ploutarchos of Athens[13].
  • Syrianus's described by source is recorded as 1870 Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology[14].
  • Syrianus's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[15].
  • Syrianus's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[16].
  • Syrianus's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as medieval Greek[17].
  • Syrianus's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'grc', 'text': 'Συριανός'}[18].
  • Syrianus dates from the late antiquity[19].
  • Syrianus's writing language is recorded as Ancient Greek[20].

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Origins and Family

Syrianus's place of birth was Alexandria[2]. He was born on 500[3].

Education

Syrianus studied under Ploutarchos of Athens[13].

Career and Affiliations

Syrianus worked as a philosopher[6]. His field of work was philosophy[9]. A notable student of him was Proclus[10].

Death and Burial

Syrianus died on January 1, 437[5]. He passed away in Athens[4].

Why It Matters

Syrianus ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

He has been cited as an influence by Proclus[23], a philosopher[24], 0412–0485[25], of Byzantine Empire[26], specialised in philosophy[27].

FAQs

Where was Syrianus born?

Syrianus's place of birth was Alexandria[2].

Where did Syrianus die?

Syrianus died in Athens[4].

What did Syrianus do for work?

Syrianus worked as philosopher[6].

Who did Syrianus influence?

Syrianus has been cited as an influence by Proclus[23].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] . Enciclopedia Treccani. wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . Post-Reformation Digital Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [23] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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