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Nicolaus of Damascus

大马士革的尼古拉斯

Nicolaus of Damascus

Nicolaus of Damascus

YearsBC 64
BirthplaceDamascus
DeathplaceRome
Historian
Diplomat
Philosopher

Biography

Nicolaus of Damascus (Greek: Νικόλαος Δαμασκηνός, Nikolāos Damaskēnos; Latin: Nicolaus Damascenus; c. 64 BC – after 4 AD) was a Greek historian, diplomat and philosopher who lived during the Augustan age of the Roman Empire. His name is derived from that of his birthplace, Damascus. His output was vast, but it is nearly all lost. His chief work was a universal history in 144 books. Considerable remains of two works written late in his life exist: a life of Augustus and an autobiography. He also wrote a life of Herod, philosophical works, and tragedies and comedies.

There is an article on him in the Suda.

Inspiring Quote

"History is the witness of time, the light of truth, the life of memory, the teacher of life."

—— Suda

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