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
Contents

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.

Sources

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    “Menippus”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q452077: Menippus

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