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Timaeus of Locri (pronunciation in modern English ; Ancient Greek: Τίμαιος ὁ Λοκρός, romanized: Tímaios ho Lokrós; Latin: Timaeus Locrus) is a character in two of Plato's dialogues, Timaeus and Critias. In both, he appears as a philosopher of the Pythagorean school. If there ever existed a historical Timaeus of Locri, he would have lived in the fifth century BC, but his historicity is dubious since he only appears as a literary figure in Plato's works; all other ancient sources are either based on Plato or are fictional accounts.
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- Full name: Timaeus of Locri
- Born: -0500-01-0
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- Wikidata ID: Q176287
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Who is Timaeus of Locri?
Timaeus of Locri (pronunciation in modern English ; Ancient Greek: Τίμαιος ὁ Λοκρός, romanized: Tímaios ho Lokrós; Latin: Timaeus Locrus) is a character in two of Plato's dialogues, Timaeus and Critias.
What is Timaeus of Locri known for?
Timaeus of Locri (pronunciation in modern English ; Ancient Greek: Τίμαιος ὁ Λοκρός, romanized: Tímaios ho Lokrós; Latin: Timaeus Locrus) is a character in two of Plato's dialogues, Timaeus and Critias.
When was Timaeus of Locri born?
Timaeus of Locri was born on -0500-01-0.
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