Aelian

Aelian was a writer, orator and historian.

Also recorded as Claudius Ælianus; Claudius Aelianus; Ailianos; Ælian.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Κλαύδιος Αἰλιανός.

Born at Palestrina, died at Rome in 235.

In detail

the recorded working language is Ancient Greek.

Works named in the authority record are Varia historia and De natura animalium.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Claudius Aelianus”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q313782: Aelian

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