About Aristocreon
Lived 201 BC – 101 BC (aged 99–100). Aristocreon was a philosopher.
Aristocreon (; fl. 200 BC) was a Stoic philosopher and the nephew of Chrysippus.
Biography Aristocreon was a son of the sister of Chrysippus, and became his pupil. Chrysippus dedicated several of his works to him. Of the few facts known about Aristocreon's life, it is known that between 229 and 190 BC, he was in Athens, where he obtained the official position of a Proxenos (a consular agent acting for another city). He was still alive in Athens in 184 BC. Plutarch records that Aristocreon erected a bronze statue of his uncle on a pillar and engraved a verse to him:
It is not known whether this Aristocreon is the same as the author of a description of Egypt.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Aristocreon?
Chrysippus' nephew
When was Aristocreon born?
Aristocreon was born in 201 BC.
When did Aristocreon die?
Aristocreon died in 101 BC.
What was Aristocreon's occupation?
Aristocreon was a philosopher.
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