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Boethius

Boethius (480–525) was a philosopher, writer and musicologist.

Also recorded as Anicus Manlius Severinus Boethius; Anicius Manlius Torquatus Severinus Boethius; Anicius Manlius Severinus Boëthius.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius.

Born at Rome in 480, died at Pavia in 525.

In detail

training under Quintus Aurelius Memmius Symmachus and Isidore of Alexandria is recorded. the recorded working language is Latin.

The field of work recorded is philosophy. Plotinus, Porphyry and Augustine of Hippo are recorded as an influence.

Positions recorded include ancient Roman senator and Roman consul.

Works named in the authority record are The Consolation of Philosophy, Opuscula sacra, History, elogia, De institutione musica and De institutione arithmetica.

Work by Boethius is recorded in the collections of Victoria and Albert Museum and J. Paul Getty Museum.

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

    “Boethius”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q102851: Boethius

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