Zenodotus

Zenodotus (330–260) was a librarian, writer and poet.

Also recorded as Zenodotus of Ephesus; Zenodotos of Ephesos.

Zenodotus in brief

Born
330
Died
260
Known for
librarian, writer, poet, epigrammatist, editor and grammarian
Place of birth
Ephesus
Contents

Overview

Born at Ephesus in 330, died in 260.

In detail

training under Philetas of Cos is recorded. Aristophanes of Byzantium and Ptolemy II Philadelphus are recorded as having studied under Zenodotus. the recorded working language is Ancient Greek.

Positions recorded include head of the Library of Alexandria.

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q189718: Zenodotus

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