Malchus

Byzantine historian

PersonhumanQ721022

Also known as Malchus of Philadelphia

Born: 5th century
Died: unknown
Birthplace: Syria
, Byzantine Empire
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1.Stated in Suda
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Citizenship: Byzantine Empire
Occupation: historian
Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek
Notable work: Byzantine history

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Malchus was a 5th-century Byzantine historian of an Arab origin from the city of Philadelphia (Amman). According to the Suda, Malchus was a Byzantine ; but Photius states that he was a native of Philadelphia; the ancient Rabbah in the country of Ammonitis, east of the River Jordan. His name makes it probable that he originally came from the Arab people around Philadelphia, as his name is alike the Arab name Malek (مالك).

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: Malchus
Floruit: 5th century
Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired applies to jurisdiction: worldwide
Writing language: Ancient Greek
Name in native language: Μάλχος

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