Callisthenes
Greek historian (c. 360–327 BC)
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Callisthenes was born in 360 BC in Olynthus.[1] He worked as a historian and writer.[2]
He died in 327 BC.[1]
Key Facts
- Sex or gender: male[7]
- Relative: Aristotle[8]
- Manner of death: capital punishment[9]
- Described by source: The Nuttall Encyclopædia[10], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[11], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[12], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[13], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[14], Pauly–Wissowa[15]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek[16]
- Different from: Pseudo-Callisthenes[17], Callisthenes of Sybaris[18]
- Writing language: Ancient Greek[19]
- Significant place: Olynthus[20]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[21]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Callisthenes include Pseudo-He[22], a writer[23].
Why It Matters
Callisthenes has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
Entities named for him include Pseudo-He[22], a writer[23].
FAQs
Where was Callisthenes born?
Callisthenes's place of birth was Olynthus[2].