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Ammonius Sarcas

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Ammonius Sakas (Greek: Ἀμμώνιος Σακκᾶς, 175–242) was a philosopher from Alexandria who was active in the 3rd century AD and is often considered the founder of Neoplatonism. He was famous as the teacher of the statesman Plotinus from 232 to 243 years.

Category
Scholars
Nationality
ancient rome
Born
175
Died
242
Wikidata
Q310173
Occupations philosopher
Aliases Ammonius SaccasAmmonius SacasAmmonius SarcasAmmonius Sarcas

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