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Lucian of Samosata

Lucian of Samosata was a writer, satirist, philosopher, biographer and poet (120–200). He was born at Samosata and died at Athens.

Also recorded as Lucianus; Lucian; Loukianos; Lucianus Samosatenus.

Overview

Born at Samosata in 120, died at Athens in 200.

In detail

training under Demonax is recorded. the recorded working language is Ancient Greek, Koine Greek and Syriac.

Works named in the authority record are A True Story, Dialogues of the Gods, Dialogues of the Dead, Dialogues of the Sea-Gods, The Mistaken Critic and Dialogues of the Courtesans.

Work by Lucian of Samosata is recorded in the collections of KB, nationale bibliotheek.

Chronology

  1. 120Lucian of Samosata born at Samosata.
  2. 200Lucian of Samosata died at Athens.

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

    “Lucian”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q177847: Lucian of Samosata

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