Difference between revisions of "Herod Atticus"
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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]] | ||
==Further Reading/Research== | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
Latest revision as of 18:49, 9 August 2021
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.
