Theophrastus
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Theophrastus
Summary
Theophrastus is a human[1]. Born in Eresos[2], he… he was born on 371 BC[3]. He died in Athens[4]. He died on 287 BC[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], physicist[7], philosopher[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,315 views/month, #6,764 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Theophrastus was born in Eresos[2].
- Theophrastus died in Athens[4].
- Theophrastus was born on 371 BC[3].
- Theophrastus died on 287 BC[5].
- Theophrastus held citizenship in Classical Athens[11].
- Theophrastus is identified as part of the Greeks ethnic group[12].
- Theophrastus worked as a botanist[6].
- Theophrastus worked as a physicist[7].
- Theophrastus worked as a philosopher[8].
- Theophrastus worked as a writer[9].
- Theophrastus's field of work was botany[13].
- Theophrastus's education included a stint at peripatetic school[14].
- A notable student of Theophrastus was Strato of Lampsacus[15].
- A notable student of Theophrastus was Bion of Borysthenes[16].
- A notable student of Theophrastus was Chamaeleon[17].
- A notable student of Theophrastus was Neleus of Scepsis[18].
- A notable student of Theophrastus was Timagoras of Gela[19].
- A notable student of Theophrastus was Praxiphanes[20].
- A notable work attributed to Theophrastus is History of Plants[21].
- A notable work attributed to Theophrastus is On the causes of plants[22].
- A notable work attributed to Theophrastus is Characters[23].
- A notable work attributed to Theophrastus is De sensu[24].
- A notable work attributed to Theophrastus is Metaphysics[25].
- A notable work attributed to Theophrastus is Callisthenes, or On Pain[26].
- Theophrastus is recorded as male[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Eresos[2], Theophrastus… he was born on 371 BC[3]. He is identified as part of the Greeks ethnic group[12].
Education
Theophrastus's education included a stint at peripatetic school[14]. Studied under Aristotle[28] and Plato[29].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include botanist[6], physicist[7], philosopher[8], and writer[9]. Theophrastus's field of work was botany[13]. Notable students include Strato of Lampsacus[15], a philosopher[30], -0335–-0269[31], specialised in natural philosophy[32]; Bion of Borysthenes[16], a philosopher[33], b. -0325[34]; Chamaeleon[17], a philosopher[35], -0400–-0300[36]; Neleus of Scepsis[18], a philosopher[37], b. -0350[38]; Timagoras of Gela[19], a philosopher[39], -0350–-0300[40]; and Praxiphanes[20], a philosopher[41].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include History of Plants[21], a literary work[42]; On the causes of plants[22], a literary work[43]; Characters[23], a written work[44]; De sensu[24], a written work[45]; Metaphysics[25], a written work[46]; and Callisthenes, or On Pain[26]. Things named for Theophrastus include he[47] and theophrastite[48].
Death and Burial
Theophrastus died on 287 BC[5]. He died in Athens[4].
Why It Matters
Theophrastus ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,315 views/month, #6,764 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 75 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
He has been cited as an influence by Strato of Lampsacus[51], a philosopher[52], -0335–-0269[53], specialised in natural philosophy[54].
He is credited with the discovery of message in a bottle[55]. Works attributed to him include History of Plants[56], a literary work[57]; Characters[58], a written work[59]; On Colors[60], a written work[61], written by Pseudo-Aristotle[62]; and On the causes of plants[63], a literary work[64]. Entities named for him include he[47] and theophrastite[48].
FAQs
Where was Theophrastus born?
Theophrastus was born in Eresos[2].
Where did Theophrastus die?
Theophrastus died in Athens[4].
What did Theophrastus do for work?
Theophrastus worked as botanist[6], physicist[7], philosopher[8], and writer[9].
Where did Theophrastus go to school?
Theophrastus was educated at peripatetic school[14].
Who did Theophrastus influence?
Theophrastus has been cited as an influence by Strato of Lampsacus[51].
What did Theophrastus discover?
Theophrastus is credited as discoverer of message in a bottle[55].