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
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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