Author · 233 to 301

Porphyry

3rd-century Greek Neoplatonist philosopher.

Books
1
Editions tracked
1
First editions
0
Nationality
Ancient Rome
Born
Tyre, 233
Died
Rome, 301
Life

About Porphyry

Writer

Known as
philosopher, music theorist, historian, writer
Citizenship
Ancient Rome

Notable works

  • Against the Christians
  • Life of Pythagoras
  • History of philosophy
  • Chronicle
  • Life of Plotinus
  • Geography
  • Isagoge

From Wikidata (CC0); Wikipedia has articles on Porphyry in 56 languages.

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Porphyry was born in 233 and died in 301.

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