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Also known as Publius Nigidius Figulus

Roman philosopher and writer (0098-0045)

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Publius Nigidius Figulus was a male human from Ancient Rome, born in 98 BCE and dying in 45 BCE. He worked as a philosopher, writer, astrologer, and politician. His primary field of work was philosophy, and he wrote in Latin.

Figulus held the positions of tribune of the plebs and praetor, and he served as a legatus. His career included a period of exile. He is described in sources such as the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition, and Pauly–Wissowa.

One of his notable works is titled P. Nigidii Figuli Operum Reliquiae. He is also listed under the author name Nigidius Figulus in library records.

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
Germany
Active from
1520
Active to
1591

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Gender
male
Citizenship
Ancient Rome
Place of birth
Ancient Rome
Occupation
politician
Position held
praetor
Languages spoken
Latin
Field of work
philosophy
Military rank
legatus
Significant event
exile
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date of birth
0098-01-01
praenomen
Publius
described by source
Pauly–Wissowa
writing language
Latin
name in native language
Publius Nigidius Figulus
date of death
0045-00-00
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