Attalus

Ancient Greek philosopher (Stoicism)

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Died: 1st century
Citizenship: Ancient Rome
Occupation: philosopher
Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek
, Latin

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Attalus was a Stoic philosopher in the reign of Tiberius around 25 AD. He was defrauded of his property by Sejanus, and exiled where he was reduced to cultivating the ground. The elder Seneca describes him as a man of great eloquence, and by far the acutest philosopher of his age.

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Sex or gender: male
Student: Seneca
Time period: Roman Empire
Writing language: Ancient Greek

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