Theophrastus

Theophrastus directs here. For the minor fictional character in Southern Victory, see Theophrastus (Southern Victory)

Theophrastus Historical Figure Nationality: Eresos Date of Birth: c. 371 BC Date of Death: c. 287 BC Cause of Death: Natural causes Occupation: Physicist, Botanist, Philosopher, Educator, Author of Non-Fiction Fictional Appearances: Hellenic Traders Set in OTL Appearance(s): Over the Wine-Dark Sea through Salamis Type of Appearance: Contemporary references (OtWS-TSL, S); Direct (OtA)

Theophrastus (/ˌθiːəˈfræstəs/; Greek: Θεόφραστος; c. 371 – c. 287 BC), a Greek native of Eresos in Lesbos, was the successor to Aristotle in the Peripatetic school. He came to Athens at a young age and initially studied in Plato's school. After Plato's death, he attached himself to Aristotle. Aristotle bequeathed to Theophrastus his writings and designated him as his successor at the Lyceum. Theophrastus presided over the Peripatetic school for thirty-six years, during which time the school flourished greatly. He is often considered the "father of botany" for his works on plants. After his death, the Athenians honored him with a public funeral. Theophrastus' interests were wide ranging, extending from biology and physics to ethics and metaphysics.

Theophrastus in Hellenic Traders

Theophrastos instructed at the Lykeion in Athens. Sostratos, a trader from Rhodes, studied under Theophrastos for a time.

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