About Diphilus of Siphnos
Lived 350 BC – 300 BC. Diphilus of Siphnos was a physician and writer.
Diphilus of Siphnus was an ancient Greek physician. He was a contemporary of Lysimachus, king of Thrace, about the beginning of the 3rd century BC. He wrote a work entitled, On Diet fit for Persons in good and bad Health, which is frequently quoted by Athenaeus, but of which nothing remains but the short fragments preserved by him.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Diphilus of Siphnos?
ancient Greek physician
When was Diphilus of Siphnos born?
Diphilus of Siphnos was born in 350 BC in Sifnos.
When did Diphilus of Siphnos die?
Diphilus of Siphnos died in 300 BC.
What was Diphilus of Siphnos's occupation?
Diphilus of Siphnos was a physician and writer.
What nationality was Diphilus of Siphnos?
Diphilus of Siphnos's recorded nationality: Sifnos.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Diphilus of Siphnos
· DBpedia: Diphilus (physician)
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