آریان

Also known as Arrian of Nicomedia, Lucius Flavius Arrianus, Flavius Arrian

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Arrian, born Lucius Flavius Arrianus, was an Ancient Roman citizen of Greek ethnicity who served as a historian, politician, philosopher, and military personnel. A student of Epictetus and a member of the Flavia gens, he was associated with the stoicism movement. He held the positions of eponymous archon and Roman consul. Arrian was born in Nicomedia and died in Athens.

He wrote in Ancient Greek, with notable works including the *Anabasis of Alexander*, *Epiktētou diatribai*, and the *Enchiridion of Epictetus*. His writings have been documented in sources such as the *Encyclopædia Britannica* 11th edition and Pauly–Wissowa.

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Works: 185

Top works

Archaioi hellēnes geōgraphoi
Arriani Tactica & Mauricii Artis militaris libri dvodecim omnia,nunquam ante publicata, Graece primus edit, versione Latina notisque illustrat Joannes Schefferus
Arrian's History of Alexander's expedition
Arrian's Werke
Epictetus

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Key facts

Philosopher.name: Arrian
Philosopher.image: Arrian7.jpg
Philosopher.caption: Bust of Arrian
Philosopher.birth_name: Lucius Flavius Arrianus
Philosopher.birth_place: Nicomedia, Bithynia, Anatolia
Philosopher.death_date: (aged 73–74)
Philosopher.death_place: Athens
Philosopher.occupation: Historian, public servant, military commander and philosopher
Philosopher.notable_works: The Anabasis of AlexanderIndicaPeriplus of the Euxine Sea