Cleitarchus

Ancient Greek historian (4th century BC)

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Also known as Clitarchus of Alexandria

Born: 4th century BCE
Died: 3rd century BCE
Birthplace: Colophon
Occupation: historian
, writer
Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek

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Cleitarchus or Clitarchus was one of the historians of Alexander the Great. Son of the historian Dinon of Colophon, he spent a considerable time at the court of Ptolemy Lagus. He was active in the mid to late 4th century BCE.

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Father: Dinon
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1.Stated in Enciclopedia Treccani
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Sex or gender: male
Writing language: Ancient Greek
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