Posidonius

Posidonius was a mathematician, astronomer, historian, philosopher, writer and physicist (135–51). He was born at Apamea and died at Rome.

Also recorded as Poseidonios; Posidonius of Apamea.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Ποσειδώνιος.

Born at Apamea in 135, died at Rome in 51.

In detail

training under Panaetius is recorded. Athenodoros Cananites and Jason of Nysa are recorded as having studied under Posidonius. the recorded working language is Ancient Greek.

The field of work recorded is philosophy, ancient Greek philosophy and stoicism. The authority associates the name with stoicism. Panaetius is recorded as an influence.

Chronology

51Posidonius died at Rome.
135Posidonius born at Apamea.

Sources

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“Posidonius”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q185770: Posidonius
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