About Aspasius of Ravenna
Lived 200 – 300. Aspasius of Ravenna was a Roman sophist and orator.
Aspasius of Ravenna (; fl. 3rd century AD) was a Roman sophist and rhetorician from Ravenna. He was the son or pupil of the rhetorician Demetrianus, taught rhetoric in Rome and filled the chair of rhetoric founded by Vespasian before becoming secretary to the emperor Maximinus Thrax. His orations, once praised for their style, are lost.
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Who was Aspasius of Ravenna?
3rd century Roman sophist and rhetorician
When was Aspasius of Ravenna born?
Aspasius of Ravenna was born in 200 in Ravenna.
When did Aspasius of Ravenna die?
Aspasius of Ravenna died in 300.
What was Aspasius of Ravenna's occupation?
Aspasius of Ravenna was a sophist and orator.
What nationality was Aspasius of Ravenna?
Aspasius of Ravenna was Roman.
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