Diogenes of Sinope was born on 412 BC[1] in Sinope[2]. He died on 323 BC[3] in Ancient Corinth[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5]. He ranks in the top 0.26% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38,389 views/month, #2,588 of 1,000,298).[6]
Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25], Pauly–Wissowa[26], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[27], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[28], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[29], Metropolitan Museum of Art Tagging Vocabulary[30], Anebo (sbírka básní)[31], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[32], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[33], The New Student's Reference Work[34]
Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek[35]
Present in work: Sokrates mainomenos oder die Dialogen des Diogenes von Sinope[36], The Divine Comedy[37]
Things named for Diogenes of Sinope include diogenes syndrome[39], a psychopathological syndrome[40]; Diogenes Club[41], a fictional gentlemen's club[42], in United Kingdom[43]; and Petrochirus diogenes[44], a taxon[45].
Why It Matters
Diogenes of Sinope has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
Entities named for him include diogenes syndrome[39], a psychopathological syndrome[40]; Diogenes Club[41], a fictional gentlemen's club[42], in United Kingdom[43]; and Petrochirus diogenes[44], a taxon[45].
FAQs
Where was Diogenes of Sinope born?
Diogenes of Sinope's place of birth was Sinope[2].
Where did Diogenes of Sinope die?
Diogenes of Sinope passed away in Ancient Corinth[4].
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