About Ephorus the Younger
Ephorus the Younger was a historian.
Ephorus or Ephoros (; fl. 3rd century AD) of Kyme in Aeolia, in Asia Minor, was an ancient Greek historian in the Roman Empire during Late Antiquity. He is called "the Younger" to distinguish him from Ephorus, his earlier colleague from the same town.
Ephorus the Younger is mentioned only in the Suda, according to which he wrote a history of Galienus in twenty-seven books, a work on Corinth, one on the Aleuadae, and a few others. The name Galienus in this account is only a correction of Volaterranus, for the common reading in the Suda is Galênou.
It is disputed whether the writer Ephorus mentioned in the Suda actually existed and, if so, whether his name was a pseudonym.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Ephorus the Younger?
ancient Greek historian
When was Ephorus the Younger born?
Ephorus the Younger was born in Cyme.
When did Ephorus the Younger die?
Ephorus the Younger died in 300.
What was Ephorus the Younger's occupation?
Ephorus the Younger was a historian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Ephorus the Younger
· DBpedia: Ephorus the Younger
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ephorus the Younger. https://biography.guide/ephorus-the-younger/
MLA: "Ephorus the Younger." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ephorus-the-younger/.
Chicago: "Ephorus the Younger." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ephorus-the-younger/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:34 UTC