A Wikipedia article on Diogenes of Sinope, the Cynic philosopher, giving his birth and death dates as ancient sources disagree on them (c.413/403 to c.324/321 BC), his birthplace Sinope, his activity in Athens and Corinth, and his manner of death, on which ancient accounts conflict and modern scholars favour old age.
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PublisherWikipedia
URLhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diogenes
Source Typeencyclopedia
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Athens, Cities This source names Athens directly: "his birthplace Sinope, his activity in Athens and Corinth, and his manner of death, on which ancient accounts conflict and modern scholars favour old age."
This source names Corinth directly: "Sinope, his activity in Athens and Corinth, and his manner of death, on which ancient accounts conflict and modern scholars favour old age."
This source names Diogenes directly: "A Wikipedia article on Diogenes of Sinope, the Cynic philosopher, giving his birth and death dates as ancient sources disagree on them (c.413/403 to c.324/321 BC), his birthplace Sinope, his..."
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