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.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Theocritus”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q219484: Theocritus

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