Philemon
Philemon was a poet and writer (360–263). He was born in Syracuse and died in Athens.
Also recorded as Philemon of Syracuse
Philemon
Giuseppe Emanuele Ortolani · Biografia degli uomini illustri della Sicilia, ornata de' loro rispettivi ritratti · Public domain
- Full name
- Φιλήμων.
- Born
- 360. · Syracuse.
- Died
- 263. · Athens.
- Occupation
- poet and writer.
- Movements
- New Comedy.
- Languages
- Ancient Greek.
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Philemon was a poet and writer (360–263). He was born in Syracuse and died in Athens.
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Identity and origins
Identity and origins
Philemon was recorded at birth as Φιλήμων. The authorities additionally record the heading Philemon of Syracuse. His recorded language was Ancient Greek. One child is recorded: Philemon the Younger.
Life and career
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Life and career
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263
Philemon died at Athens.
360
Philemon born at Syracuse.
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Syracuse.
Birth place
Athens.
Death place
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Institutional database
- Wikidata, structured authority record Q547681: Philemon
Scholarly · Wikimedia Foundation
authority file
- Gemeinsame Normdatei 1157713858, Philemon.
General reference · Deutsche Nationalbibliothek
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q547681: PhilemonWikimedia Foundation
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Gemeinsame Normdatei 1157713858, Philemon.Deutsche Nationalbibliothek
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