Theocritus
Theocritus (400–260) was a poet and writer.
Also recorded as Theocrates.
Overview
Born at Syracuse in 400, died at Ptolemaic Kingdom in 260.
In detail
training under Philetas of Cos is recorded. Bion of Smyrna is recorded as having studied under Theocritus. the recorded working language is Ancient Greek.
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