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Also known as Crantor of Soli

Crantor of Soli (, gen.: Κράντορος; died 276/5 BC) was an Ancient Greek philosopher and member of the Old Academy who was the first philosopher to write commentaries on the works of Plato.

Key facts

Philosopher.name
Crantor of Soli
Philosopher.birth_date
Mid 4th century BC
Philosopher.birth_place
Soli
Philosopher.death_place
Athens
Philosopher.notable_works
On Grief
Philosopher.era
Ancient philosophy
Philosopher.region
Ancient Greek philosophy
Philosopher.school_tradition
Old Academy
Philosopher.institutions
Platonic Academy
Philosopher.notable_students
Arcesilaus
Philosopher.main_interests
Ethics

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Gender
male
Place of birth
Soli
Occupation
philosopher
Languages spoken
Ancient Greek
Field of work
philosophy
Movement
Platonism
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described by source
Pauly–Wissowa
date of death
0275-00-00
date of birth
0344-00-00
cause of death
edema
writing language
Ancient Greek
name in native language
Κράντωρ
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