Aristippus

Greek philosopher, founder of Cyrenaicism (c.435–c.356 BCE)
Person human Q189506
Aristippus
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Aristippus

Summary

Aristippus is a human[1]. Born in Cyrene[2], he… he was born on 434 BC[3]. He died in Cyrene[4]. He died on January 1, 355 BC[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (197 views/month, #7,176 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Cyrene[2], Aristippus…
  • Aristippus died in Cyrene[4].
  • Aristippus was born on 434 BC[3].
  • Aristippus was born on 430 BC[8].
  • Aristippus was born on 435 BC[9].
  • Aristippus died on January 1, 355 BC[5].
  • Aristippus died on 366 BC[10].
  • A child of Aristippus was Arete of Cyrene[11].
  • Aristippus worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Aristippus's field of work was philosophy[12].
  • A notable student of Aristippus was Arete of Cyrene[13].
  • A notable student of Aristippus was Antipater of Cyrene[14].
  • Aristippus was influenced by Socrates[15].
  • Aristippus is recorded as male[16].
  • Aristippus's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Aristippus is associated with the Cyrenaics movement[18].
  • Aristippus's Commons category is recorded as Aristippus[19].
  • Aristippus studied under Socrates[20].
  • Aristippus's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[21].
  • Aristippus's described by source is recorded as Encyclopedic Lexicon[22].
  • Aristippus's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23].
  • Aristippus's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[24].
  • Aristippus's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Aristippus's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Aristippus's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Aristippus's place of birth was Cyrene[2]. Recorded date of birth include 434 BC[3], 430 BC[8], and 435 BC[9].

Education

Aristippus studied under Socrates[20].

Career and Affiliations

Aristippus worked as a philosopher[6]. His field of work was philosophy[12]. Notable students include Arete of Cyrene[13], a philosopher[28], -0400–-0340[29], specialised in philosophy[30] and Antipater of Cyrene[14], a philosopher[31], -0400–-0360[32], specialised in philosophy[33].

Personal Life

A child of Aristippus was Arete of Cyrene[11].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 355 BC[5] and 366 BC[10]. Aristippus passed away in Cyrene[4].

Why It Matters

Aristippus ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (197 views/month, #7,176 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

He has been cited as an influence by Epicurus[36], a philosopher[37], -0342–-0270[38], of Classical Athens[39], specialised in philosophy[40]; Hegesias of Cyrene[41], a philosopher[42], -0400–-0300[43], specialised in philosophy[44]; Theodoros the Atheist[45], a philosopher[46], -0340–-0250[47], of Ptolemaic Kingdom[48], specialised in philosophy[49]; Arete of Cyrene[50], a philosopher[51], -0400–-0340[52], specialised in philosophy[53]; Anniceris[54], a philosopher[55], -0400–-0360[56], specialised in philosophy[57]; and he the Younger[58], a philosopher[59], -0400–-0400[60], specialised in philosophy[61].

FAQs

Where was Aristippus born?

Aristippus's place of birth was Cyrene[2].

Where did Aristippus die?

Aristippus passed away in Cyrene[4].

What did Aristippus do for work?

Aristippus worked as philosopher[6].

Who did Aristippus influence?

Aristippus has been cited as an influence by Epicurus[36], Hegesias of Cyrene[41], Theodoros the Atheist[45], and Arete of Cyrene[50].

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  1. [2] . Q28110006. wikidata.org.
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  11. [8] . Q28110006. wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . EB-11 / Aristippus. wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 13d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student Arete of Cyrene, Antipater of Cyrene
    Sex or gender male
    Described by source Nordisk familjebok, Encyclopedic Lexicon, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition +8
    Time period Hellenistic period
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