Clitomachus

2nd-century BC Greek academic skeptic philosopher
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Clitomachus

Summary

Clitomachus is a human[1]. Born in Carthage[2], he… he was born on -0187-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Classical Athens[4]. He died on -0110-00-00T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Clitomachus was born in Carthage[2].
  • Clitomachus passed away in Classical Athens[4].
  • Clitomachus was born on -0187-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Clitomachus died on -0110-00-00T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Clitomachus held citizenship in Ancient Carthage[8].
  • Clitomachus held citizenship in Classical Athens[9].
  • Clitomachus worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Clitomachus's field of work was philosophy[10].
  • Clitomachus held the position of scholarch of the Platonic Academy[11].
  • A notable student of Clitomachus was Charmadas[12].
  • A notable student of Clitomachus was Philo of Larissa[13].
  • A notable student of Clitomachus was Heraclitus of Tyre[14].
  • Clitomachus is recorded as male[15].
  • Clitomachus's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Clitomachus is associated with the Platonism movement[17].
  • Clitomachus's given name is recorded as Hasdrubal[18].
  • Clitomachus studied under Carneades[19].
  • Clitomachus's described by source is recorded as Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[20].
  • Clitomachus's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21].
  • Clitomachus's described by source is recorded as 1870 Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology[22].
  • Clitomachus's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23].
  • Clitomachus's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[24].
  • Clitomachus's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[25].
  • Clitomachus's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica Ninth Edition[26].
  • Clitomachus's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Clitomachus's place of birth was Carthage[2]. He was born on -0187-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Clitomachus studied under Carneades[19].

Career and Affiliations

Clitomachus's professions included philosopher[6]. His field of work was philosophy[10]. He held the position of scholarch of the Platonic Academy[11]. Notable students include Charmadas[12], a philosopher[28], -0168–-0103[29], specialised in philosophy[30]; Philo of Larissa[13], a philosopher[31], -0159–-0084[32], specialised in philosophy[33]; and Heraclitus of Tyre[14], a philosopher[34].

Death and Burial

Clitomachus died on -0110-00-00T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Classical Athens[4].

Why It Matters

Clitomachus ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Clitomachus born?

Clitomachus's place of birth was Carthage[2].

Where did Clitomachus die?

Clitomachus died in Classical Athens[4].

What did Clitomachus do for work?

Clitomachus worked as philosopher[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Q24442185. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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