# Apollodorus of Athens — The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers character guide

> Apollodorus of Athens in The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers by Diogenes Laërtius.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Apollodorus of Cyzicus

**First appearance:** 0033-book-iii

## Who they are

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

## In the story

### [Anaximander](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lives_and_opinions_of_eminent_philosophers_se/chapters/anaximander)

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

### [Anaximenes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lives_and_opinions_of_eminent_philosophers_se/chapters/anaximenes)

Cited as the source for Anaximenes' lifespan and Olympiad dating.

### [Carneades](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lives_and_opinions_of_eminent_philosophers_se/chapters/carneades)

Cited for the chronicle recording Carneades' death in the fourth year of the 162nd Olympiad at age 85.

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