Euphorbus
Greek physician to Mauretanian king Juba II (reigned 30 BC – AD 23)
About Euphorbus
Lived 100 BC – 60 BC. Euphorbus was a physician.
Euphorbus (Ancient Greek: Εὔφορβος Euphorbos) was the Greek physician of Juba II . He wrote that a succulent plant, similar to the Euphorbia, was a powerful laxative. In 12 BC, Juba named this plant after his physician Euphorbus in response to Augustus dedicating a statue to Antonius Musa, Augustus's own personal physician and Euphorbus' brother.
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Who was Euphorbus?
Greek physician to Mauretanian king Juba II (reigned 30 BC – AD 23)
When was Euphorbus born?
Euphorbus was born in 100 BC.
When did Euphorbus die?
Euphorbus died in 60 BC.
What was Euphorbus's occupation?
Euphorbus was a physician.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Euphorbus (physician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Euphorbus. https://biography.guide/euphorbus/
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