Timon of Phlius

Greek Pyrrhonist philosopher (c.320–c.235 BC)
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Timon of Phlius

Summary

Timon of Phlius is a human[1]. Born in Phlius[2], he… he was born on January 1, 320 BC[3]. He passed away in Athens[4]. He died on January 1, 230 BC[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6] and poet[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (69 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Phlius[2], Timon of Phlius…
  • Timon of Phlius died in Athens[4].
  • Timon of Phlius was born on January 1, 320 BC[3].
  • Timon of Phlius died on January 1, 230 BC[5].
  • A child of Timon of Phlius was Xanthus[9].
  • Timon of Phlius held citizenship in Phlius[10].
  • Timon of Phlius's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Timon of Phlius's professions included poet[7].
  • A notable student of Timon of Phlius was Aratus[11].
  • A notable student of Timon of Phlius was Euphranor of Seleucia[12].
  • A notable student of Timon of Phlius was Dioscurides of Cyprus[13].
  • A notable student of Timon of Phlius was Nicolochus of Rhodes[14].
  • A notable student of Timon of Phlius was Praylus of the Troad[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Timon of Phlius is Silloi[16].
  • Timon of Phlius is recorded as male[17].
  • Timon of Phlius's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Timon of Phlius is associated with the skepticism movement[19].
  • Timon of Phlius's Commons category is recorded as Timon of Phlious[20].
  • Timon of Phlius's given name is recorded as Τίμων[21].
  • Timon of Phlius studied under Pyrrho[22].
  • Timon of Phlius's described by source is recorded as 1870 Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology[23].
  • Timon of Phlius's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[24].
  • Timon of Phlius's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Timon of Phlius's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[26].
  • Timon of Phlius's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27].

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Origins and Family

Timon of Phlius's place of birth was Phlius[2]. He was born on January 1, 320 BC[3].

Education

Timon of Phlius studied under Pyrrho[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6] and poet[7]. Notable students include Aratus[11], a poet[28], -0315–-0240[29]; Euphranor of Seleucia[12], a philosopher[30], of Seleucid Empire[31]; Dioscurides of Cyprus[13]; Nicolochus of Rhodes[14]; and Praylus of the Troad[15].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Timon of Phlius is Silloi[16].

Personal Life

A child of Timon of Phlius was Xanthus[9].

Death and Burial

Timon of Phlius died on January 1, 230 BC[5]. He passed away in Athens[4].

Why It Matters

Timon of Phlius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (69 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Timon of Phlius born?

Born in Phlius[2], Timon of Phlius…

Where did Timon of Phlius die?

Timon of Phlius died in Athens[4].

What did Timon of Phlius do for work?

Timon of Phlius worked as philosopher[6] and poet[7].

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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