Philo of Alexandria

Summary

Philo of Alexandria is a human^[1]. He was born in Alexandria^[2]. He was born on 15 BC^[3]. He passed away in Alexandria^[4]. He died on January 1, 45^[5]. He worked as a philosopher^[6], historian^[7], and writer^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (763 views/month, #6,538 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Philo of Alexandria's place of birth was Alexandria^[2].
• Philo of Alexandria died in Alexandria^[4].
• Philo of Alexandria was born on 15 BC^[3].
• Philo of Alexandria died on January 1, 45^[5].
• Philo of Alexandria died on 50^[10].
• Philo of Alexandria held citizenship in Ancient Rome^[11].
• Philo of Alexandria is identified as part of the Hebrews ethnic group^[12].
• Philo of Alexandria's professions included philosopher^[6].
• Philo of Alexandria worked as a historian^[7].
• Philo of Alexandria's professions included writer^[8].
• Philo of Alexandria's field of work was philosophy^[13].
• A notable work attributed to Philo of Alexandria is Against Flaccus^[14].
• A notable work attributed to Philo of Alexandria is About the contemplative life^[15].
• A notable work attributed to Philo of Alexandria is On the Embassy to Gaius^[16].
• A notable work attributed to Philo of Alexandria is Q19231341^[17].
• A notable work attributed to Philo of Alexandria is Q19231189^[18].
• Philo of Alexandria was influenced by Platonism^[19].
• Philo of Alexandria was influenced by stoicism^[20].
• Philo of Alexandria is recorded as male^[21].
• Philo of Alexandria's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• Philo of Alexandria is associated with the Middle Platonism movement^[23].
• Philo of Alexandria is associated with the stoicism movement^[24].
• Philo of Alexandria's Commons category is recorded as Philo of Alexandria^[25].
• Philo of Alexandria's given name is recorded as Φίλων^[26].
• Philo of Alexandria's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Philo^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Alexandria^[2], Philo of Alexandria… he was born on 15 BC^[3]. He is identified as part of the Hebrews ethnic group^[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher^[6], historian^[7], and writer^[8]. Philo of Alexandria's field of work was philosophy^[13].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Against Flaccus^[14], a literary work^[28]; About the contemplative life^[15], a literary work^[29]; On the Embassy to Gaius^[16], a written work^[30]; Q19231341^[17], a version, edition or translation^[31]; and Q19231189^[18], a version, edition or translation^[32]. Things named for Philo of Alexandria include Pseudo-Philo^[33], a historian^[34].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 45^[5] and 50^[10]. Philo of Alexandria died in Alexandria^[4].

Why It Matters

Philo of Alexandria ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (763 views/month, #6,538 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[35] He is known by 74 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[36]

He has been cited as an influence by Plotinus^[37], a philosopher^[38], 0205–0270^[39], of Ancient Rome^[40], specialised in philosophy^[41].

Works attributed to him include On the Embassy to Gaius^[42], a written work^[43] and Against Flaccus^[44], a literary work^[45]. Entities named for him include Pseudo-Philo^[33], a historian^[34].

FAQs

Where was Philo of Alexandria born?

Philo of Alexandria was born in Alexandria^[2].

Where did Philo of Alexandria die?

Philo of Alexandria passed away in Alexandria^[4].

What did Philo of Alexandria do for work?

Philo of Alexandria worked as philosopher^[6], historian^[7], and writer^[8].

Who did Philo of Alexandria influence?

Philo of Alexandria has been cited as an influence by Plotinus^[37].