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Theodore of Smyrna

1050 – 1112

Byzantine philosopher

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Lived 1050 – 1112 (aged 61–62). Theodore of Smyrna was a Byzantine philosopher.

Theodore of Smyrna (; died ) was a Byzantine philosopher, judge and teacher, active in Constantinople during the reign of Alexios I Komnenos.

He was of Smyrnaean origin, but was raised in Constantinople, where he became a prominent public figure and held the title hypatos ton philosophon in 1082, after Michael Psellos and John Italus. Theodore held several Byzantine titles and offices, including kouropalates, protoedros, and koiaistor. According to Linos Benakis, he is attested in 1112 in theological discussions with Peter Grossolanus.

His main surviving philosophical work is the Epitome of Nature and Natural Principles according to the Ancients, preserved in a single manuscript, Codex Vindobonensis Theologicus Graecus 134. The work summarizes ancient Greek views on nature and natural principles and represents a Byzantine contribution to the history of ancient natural philosophy.

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Born
1050
Birth century
Died
1112
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Also known as
Theodorus of Smyrna, Theodoros of Smyrna

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Theodore of Smyrna?

Byzantine philosopher

When was Theodore of Smyrna born?

Theodore of Smyrna was born in 1050.

When did Theodore of Smyrna die?

Theodore of Smyrna died in 1112.

What was Theodore of Smyrna's occupation?

Theodore of Smyrna was a philosopher.

What nationality was Theodore of Smyrna?

Theodore of Smyrna was Byzantine.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Theodore of Smyrna

· Wikidata: Q16680020

· DBpedia: Theodore of Smyrna

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