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The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers · Character

Apollodorus of Athens

Greek scholar and writer, known for his chronicle of philosophers.

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Also known as Apollodorus of Cyzicus

First appearance: book iii

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Mentioned as the author of Chronicles who recorded Anaximander's age and death.
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Apollodorus of Athens first appears in 0033 book iii.

In Anaximander: Mentioned as the author of Chronicles who recorded Anaximander's age and death.

Later, in Anaximenes: Cited as the source for Anaximenes' lifespan and Olympiad dating.

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