Porphyry

Porphyry (233–301) was a philosopher, music theorist and historian.

Also recorded as Porphyry of Tyre; Malchus.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Malchus.

Born at Tyre in 233, died at Rome in 301.

In detail

training under Plotinus, Cassius Longinus and Demetrius is recorded. Iamblichus is recorded as having studied under Porphyry. the recorded working language is Ancient Greek and Latin.

The field of work recorded is philosophy.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Athens and Rome.

Works named in the authority record are Against the Christians, Life of Pythagoras, History of philosophy, Chronicle, Life of Plotinus and Geography.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Porphyry of Tyre”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q203445: Porphyry

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