About Pseudo-Dorotheos of Monemvasia
Pseudo-Dorotheos of Monemvasia was a writer, priest, historian and religious leader.
Pseudo-Dorotheos of Monemvasia is the name given to the unknown author (or compiler) of a Greek-language chronicle titled Historical Book (Βιβλίον Ιστορικόν), published at Venice in 1631. The work contains a history of the world from Creation until the early 17th century, and purports to have been written by a non-existent metropolitan of Monemvasia named Dorotheos. The book became a popular source of historical knowledge during the period of Ottoman rule in Greece.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Pseudo-Dorotheos of Monemvasia?
pseudonymous author of a 17th-century history
When was Pseudo-Dorotheos of Monemvasia born?
Pseudo-Dorotheos of Monemvasia was born in Thessaloniki.
What was Pseudo-Dorotheos of Monemvasia's occupation?
Pseudo-Dorotheos of Monemvasia was a writer, priest, historian and religious leader.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Pseudo-Dorotheos of Monemvasia
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pseudo-Dorotheos of Monemvasia. https://biography.guide/pseudo-dorotheos-of-monemvasia/
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