Menippus
Menippus (300–260) was a poet, writer and philosopher.
Also recorded as Menippus of Gadara.
Menippus in brief
- Born
- 300
- Died
- 260
- Known for
- poet, writer, philosopher and comedian
- Place of birth
- Gadara
Overview
Born at Gadara in 300, died at Thebes in 260.
In detail
training under Crates of Thebes and Metrocles is recorded. the recorded working language is Ancient Greek.
The field of work recorded is philosophy. The authority associates the name with Cynicism.
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- 1.
“Menippus”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q452077: Menippus
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