About Nessas of Chios
Nessas of Chios was a philosopher.
Nessos of Chios (Ancient Greek: Νεσσᾶς or Νέσσος ὁ Χῖος) was a pre-Socratic ancient Greek philosopher from the island of Chios.
Biography Little is known about the life and work of Nessos. The only thing that is known that was Democritus philosophy and the compatriot Metrodorus was his student. That is supported in commentaries of interpretations of Homeric and Hesiod works.
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Who was Nessas of Chios?
ancient Greek philosopher
When was Nessas of Chios born?
Nessas of Chios was born in Chios.
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Nessas of Chios was a philosopher.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nessas of Chios. https://biography.guide/nessas-of-chios/
MLA: "Nessas of Chios." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/nessas-of-chios/.
Chicago: "Nessas of Chios." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/nessas-of-chios/.
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