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Priscus

5th-century diplomat, historian and orator

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Also known as Priscus of Panium · Priscus Panites

Born: 410
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1.Stated in BnF authoritiesRetrieved 2021-02-01
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Died: 471
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1.Stated in BnF authoritiesRetrieved 2021-02-01
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Birthplace: Panion
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1.Stated in BnF authoritiesRetrieved 2021-02-01
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Citizenship: Byzantine Empire
Occupation: diplomat
, historian
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2026-04-20
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, orator
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Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek
Notable work: History

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Priscus of Panium was an Eastern Roman diplomat and Greek historian and rhetorician.

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: Prisco
Writing language: Ancient Greek
Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired applies to jurisdiction: worldwide
Floruit: 5th century
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Said to be the same as: Persicus the Thracian
Name in native language: Πρίσκος
Field of work: history

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