Timaeus of Locri

character in Plato's dialogues; purported ancient Greek philosopher
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Summary

Timaeus of Locri is a human whose existence is disputed[1]. He was born on 500 BC[2] in Epizephyrian Locris[3]. He died on 500 BC[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5], philosopher[6], writer[7], and mathematician[8]. He draws 386 Wikipedia views per month (human whose existence is disputed category, ranking #129 of 306).[9]

Key Facts

  • Native language: Ancient Greek[10]
  • Sex or gender: male[11]
  • Given name: Τίμαιος[12]
  • Floruit: 500 BC[13]
  • Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[14], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[15], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[16], Pauly–Wissowa[17]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek[18]
  • Name in native language: Τίμαιος ὁ Λοκρός[19]
  • Different from: Pseudo-Timaeus of Locri[20]
  • Writing language: Ancient Greek[21]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[22]
  • P14966: 2966646[23]

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Works and Contributions

Things named for Timaeus of Locri include Timaeus[24], a lunar crater[25].

Why It Matters

Timaeus of Locri has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

Entities named for him include Timaeus[24], a lunar crater[25].

FAQs

Where was Timaeus of Locri born?

Timaeus of Locri was born in Epizephyrian Locris[3].

What did Timaeus of Locri do for work?

Timaeus of Locri worked as an astronomer[5], philosopher[6], writer[7], and mathematician[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . general catalog of BnF. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11h ago · Printstream · 2026-10-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14966 → 2966646
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  2. 25d ago · DifoolBot bot · 2026-09-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 8w ago · THEbotIT bot · 2026-08-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Nordisk familjebok, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon +1
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  5. 12w ago · Pierrotrgr · 2026-07-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Occupation → astronomer, philosopher, writer +1
    Writing language → Ancient Greek
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