The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers · Character
Hipparchia of Maroneia
Cynic philosopher of Maroneia who married Crates and chose poverty, scandalizing her family by living openly as a woman among philosophers.
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First appearance: Hipparchia
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Mentioned as Crates' wife, with whom he had a son named Pasicles.
Hipparchia of Maroneia appears in The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers as supporting figure.
Hipparchia of Maroneia first appears in 0060 hipparchia.
In Crates: Mentioned as Crates' wife, with whom he had a son named Pasicles.
Later, in Metrocles: Sister of Metrocles, mentioned as his sibling.
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- Cynic Philosophers
- Major Philosophers and Biographers
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