Plutarch

Plutarch (40–120) was an essayist, priest and magistrate.

Also recorded as Plutarchus; Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus; Plutarchos; Plutarch of Chaeronea; Ploutarchos.

Overview

Born at Chaeronea in 40, died at Chaeronea in 120.

In detail

training under Ammonius of Athens is recorded. the recorded working language is Latin and Ancient Greek.

The field of work recorded is philosophy, political science and history. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are biography.

Positions recorded include ambassador.

Works named in the authority record are Parallel Lives.

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

    “Plutarch”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q41523: Plutarch

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