About Archedemus of Tarsus
Lived 300 BC – 200 BC. Archedemus of Tarsus was a philosopher.
Archedemus of Tarsus was a Stoic philosopher who flourished around 140 BC. Two of his works: On the Voice and On Elements , are mentioned by Diogenes Laërtius.
Archedemus is probably the same person as the Archedemus, whom Plutarch calls an Athenian, and who, he states, went into Parthia and founded a school of Stoic philosophers at Babylon.
Archedemus is also mentioned by Cicero, Seneca, Epictetus, and other ancient writers.
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Who was Archedemus of Tarsus?
Stoic philosopher
When was Archedemus of Tarsus born?
Archedemus of Tarsus was born in 300 BC in Tarsus.
When did Archedemus of Tarsus die?
Archedemus of Tarsus died in 200 BC.
What was Archedemus of Tarsus's occupation?
Archedemus of Tarsus was a philosopher.
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