About Macedonius of Thessalonica
Macedonius of Thessalonica was a Byzantine writer, poet and epigrammatist.
Macedonius of Thessalonica or Macedonius Consul (, 500-560 AD) was a Byzantine hypatos during the reign of Justinian, and the author of 42 epigrams in the Greek Anthology, the best of which are some delicate and fanciful amatory pieces. His poems were published in 567 AD by Agathias in his collection of contemporary epigrams, the "Kyklos".
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Who was Macedonius of Thessalonica?
Byzantine writer and poet
When was Macedonius of Thessalonica born?
Macedonius of Thessalonica was born in Thessaloniki.
When did Macedonius of Thessalonica die?
Macedonius of Thessalonica died in 560 in Constantinople.
What was Macedonius of Thessalonica's occupation?
Macedonius of Thessalonica was a writer, poet and epigrammatist.
What nationality was Macedonius of Thessalonica?
Macedonius of Thessalonica was Byzantine.
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