About Bacchius of Tanagra
Lived 300 BC – 150 BC. Bacchius of Tanagra was a physician and writer.
Bacchius of Tanagra (or Baccheius, ; 3rd century BC), was one of the earliest commentators on the writings of Hippocrates and was a native of Tanagra in Boeotia. He was a follower of Herophilos, and a contemporary of Philinus. Therefore, he must have lived in the 3rd century BC. Of his writings, (which were both valuable and interesting) nothing remains but a few fragments preserved by Erotianus and Galen, by whom he is frequently mentioned.
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Who was Bacchius of Tanagra?
commentator on the writings of Hippocrates
When was Bacchius of Tanagra born?
Bacchius of Tanagra was born in 300 BC in Tanagra.
When did Bacchius of Tanagra die?
Bacchius of Tanagra died in 150 BC.
What was Bacchius of Tanagra's occupation?
Bacchius of Tanagra was a physician and writer.
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· Wikipedia: Bacchius of Tanagra
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