Alexander Lychnus
Alexander (Gr. Ἀλέξανδρος) surnamed Lychnus (Λύχνος), was an ancient Greek rhetorician and poet. He was a native of Ephesus, from which he is sometimes called Alexander Ephesius, and must have lived shortly before the time of Strabo (i.e, the 1st century BC), who mentions him among the more recent Ephesian authors, and also states that he took a part in the political affairs of his native city. Strabo ascribes to him a history, and poems of a didactic kind, viz.
Also recorded as Alexander of Ephesus · Alexandros of Ephesos · Alexandros Lychnos · Alexandrus Lychnus
Alexander Lychnus
- Born
- 50 · Ephesus.
- Died
- 100
- Occupation
- poet · historian
- Languages
- Ancient Greek
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Alexander (Gr. Ἀλέξανδρος) surnamed Lychnus (Λύχνος), was an ancient Greek rhetorician and poet. He was a native of Ephesus, from which he is sometimes called Alexander Ephesius, and must have lived shortly before the time of Strabo (i.e, the 1st century BC), who mentions him among the more recent Ephesian authors, and also states that he took a part in the political affairs of his native city. Strabo ascribes to him a history, and poems of a didactic kind, viz.
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Born at Ephesus in 50, died in 100.
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