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Personal friend of Emperor Hadrian, and one of the richest men of his time who was also a noted public benefactor.  Philosopher and Roman Senator.  Prefect of the free cities in the Roman province of Asia.  Appointed consul in 143, being the first Greek to hold such a position.  One of his greatest stories of love was with his disciple Polydeukes.  
 
Personal friend of Emperor Hadrian, and one of the richest men of his time who was also a noted public benefactor.  Philosopher and Roman Senator.  Prefect of the free cities in the Roman province of Asia.  Appointed consul in 143, being the first Greek to hold such a position.  One of his greatest stories of love was with his disciple Polydeukes.  
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* [[LGBTQ Philosophers and Teachers of Philosophy]]
  
 
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==Further Reading/Research==

Latest revision as of 18:49, 9 August 2021

Herod Atticus

Country

Rome

Birth - Death

101 - 177

Occupation

Politics

Description

Personal friend of Emperor Hadrian, and one of the richest men of his time who was also a noted public benefactor. Philosopher and Roman Senator. Prefect of the free cities in the Roman province of Asia. Appointed consul in 143, being the first Greek to hold such a position. One of his greatest stories of love was with his disciple Polydeukes.

See Also

Further Reading/Research


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