John Tzetzes
John Tzetzes (1110–1180) was a philologist, writer and poet.
Also recorded as Ioannis Tzetzes; Ioannis Tzetzae.
John Tzetzes in brief
- Born
- 1110
- Died
- 1180
- Known for
- philologist,writer,poet,mythographer,grammarian,civil servant,linguist,scholar
- Place of birth
- Constantinople
Overview
Recorded at birth as Ἰωάννης Τζέτζης.
Born at Constantinople in 1110, died at Constantinople in 1180.
In detail
the recorded working language is Ancient Greek, Latin and medieval Greek.
The field of work recorded is linguistics.
Works named in the authority record are Chiliades and Ad Lycophronem.
Sources
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“John Tzetzes”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q530515: John Tzetzes
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