Marcellinus

6th-century AD biographer of Thucydides

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Born: 5th century
Died: 1st millennium
Occupation: biographer
Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek
Notable work: Life of Thucydides

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Marcellinus was the author of a Life of Thucydides, found in some of the ancient commentaries on the History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides. Nothing else is known for certain about this Marcellinus, but he probably lived in about the 6th century AD, and compiled his biography from passages in early writers, adding his own observations. Because he lived so long after Thucydides, the statements of Marcellinus must be treated with caution unless they are supported by other evidence.

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Sex or gender: male
Said to be the same as: Marcellinus
Floruit: 5th century
Writing language: Ancient Greek
End of work period: 5th century
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1.Stated in Czech National Authority DatabaseRetrieved 2022-06-08
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Start of work period: 4th century
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1.Stated in Czech National Authority DatabaseRetrieved 2022-06-08
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