Antipater of Thessalonica
Greek poet and epigrammatist (c.10 BC-c.AD 38)
About Antipater of Thessalonica
Lived 100 BC – AD 50. Antipater of Thessalonica was a poet and epigrammatist.
Antipater of Thessalonica (; c. 10 BC - c. AD 38 ) was a Greek epigrammatist of the Roman period.
Biography Antipater lived during the latter part of the reign of Augustus, and perhaps into the reign of Caligula. Piso appointed him governor of Thessalonica.
He is named as the author of 35 epigrams in the Greek Anthology, with another 96 being attributed only to "Antipater" but not specifying which Antipater is meant.
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Who was Antipater of Thessalonica?
Greek poet and epigrammatist (c.10 BC-c.AD 38)
When was Antipater of Thessalonica born?
Antipater of Thessalonica was born in 100 BC in Thessaloniki.
When did Antipater of Thessalonica die?
Antipater of Thessalonica died in AD 50.
What was Antipater of Thessalonica's occupation?
Antipater of Thessalonica was a poet and epigrammatist.
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