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 has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[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 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[12].
- Theophrastus was educated at peripatetic school[13].
- A notable student of Theophrastus was Strato of Lampsacus[14].
- A notable student of Theophrastus was Bion of Borysthenes[15].
- A notable student of Theophrastus was Chamaeleon[16].
- A notable student of Theophrastus was Neleus of Scepsis[17].
- A notable student of Theophrastus was Timagoras of Gela[18].
- A notable student of Theophrastus was Praxiphanes[19].
- A notable work attributed to Theophrastus is History of Plants[20].
- A notable work attributed to Theophrastus is On the causes of plants[21].
- A notable work attributed to Theophrastus is Characters[22].
- A notable work attributed to Theophrastus is De sensu[23].
- A notable work attributed to Theophrastus is Metaphysics[24].
- A notable work attributed to Theophrastus is Callisthenes, or On Pain[25].
- Theophrastus is recorded as male[26].
- Theophrastus's instance of is recorded as human[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Eresos[2], Theophrastus… he was born on 371 BC[3].
Education
Theophrastus was educated at peripatetic school[13]. Studied under Aristotle[28], a biologist[29], -0384–-0322[30], specialised in philosophy[31] and Plato[32].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include botanist[6], physicist[7], philosopher[8], and writer[9]. Theophrastus's field of work was botany[12]. Notable students include Strato of Lampsacus[14], a philosopher[33], -0335–-0269[34], specialised in natural philosophy[35]; Bion of Borysthenes[15], a philosopher[36], b. -0325[37]; Chamaeleon[16], a philosopher[38], -0400–-0300[39]; Neleus of Scepsis[17], a philosopher[40], b. -0350[41]; Timagoras of Gela[18], a philosopher[42], -0350–-0300[43]; and Praxiphanes[19], a philosopher[44].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include History of Plants[20], a literary work[45]; On the causes of plants[21], a literary work[46]; Characters[22], a written work[47]; De sensu[23], a written work[48]; Metaphysics[24], a written work[49]; and Callisthenes, or On Pain[25]. Things named for Theophrastus include theophrastite[50] and he[51].
Death and Burial
Theophrastus died on 287 BC[5]. He passed away in Athens[4].
Why It Matters
Theophrastus has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 59 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
He has been cited as an influence by Strato of Lampsacus[53], a philosopher[54], -0335–-0269[55], specialised in natural philosophy[56].
He is credited with the discovery of message in a bottle[57]. Works attributed to him include Characters[58], a written work[59]; On Colors[60], a written work[61], written by Pseudo-Aristotle[62]; History of Plants[63], a literary work[64]; and On the causes of plants[65], a literary work[66]. Entities named for him include theophrastite[50] and he[51].
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[13].
Who did Theophrastus influence?
Theophrastus has been cited as an influence by Strato of Lampsacus[53].
What did Theophrastus discover?
Theophrastus is credited as discoverer of message in a bottle[57].