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1. 5 Sharp Quotes From Diogenes, the Funniest Ancient …
Link: https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/diogenes.htm
Description: WEBOct 4, 2021 · Diogenes, a penniless philosophizing beggar, is lazing around in the sun when he's approached by Alexander the Great, the most powerful man in the known …
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2. Diogenes of Sinope - World History Encyclopedia
Link: https://www.worldhistory.org/Diogenes_of_Sinope/
Description: WEBAug 2, 2014 · In the case of Alexander the Great, both Diogenes Laertius (l. c. 180-240 CE) and Plutarch (l. 45/50-120/125 CE) relate how, when Diogenes was living in …
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3. When Alexander the Great Met Diogenes the Cynic
Link: https://greekreporter.com/2023/10/18/alexander-great-diogenes-philosophy/
Description: WEBOct 18, 2023 · Alexander the Great, the famed Greek leader who spread Hellenism across the world, was an admirer of Diogenes. A student of ancient philosopher and scientist …
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4. Diogenes - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diogenes
Description: OverviewLifePhilosophyLegacySourcesFurther readingExternal linksNothing is known about Diogenes's early life except that his father, Hicesias, was a banker. It seems likely that Diogenes was also enrolled into the banking business aiding his father. At some point (the exact date is unknown), Hicesias and Diogenes became involved in a scandal involving the adulteration or debasement of the currency, and Diogenes was exiled from the city and lost his citizenship and all his material possessions. This aspect of the story seems to be co…
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5. Diogenes of Sinope | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Link: https://iep.utm.edu/diogenes-of-sinope/
Description: WEBThough originally from Sinope, the majority of the stories comprising his philosophical biography occur in Athens, and some of the most celebrated of these place Alexander …
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6. The Relationship Between Alexander And Diogenes
Link: http://alexanderstomb.com/alexanderdiogenes.html
Description: WEBOne of the best-known anecdotes concerning Alexander the Great is the story of his meeting with Diogenes the Cynic at Corinth in September 335BC. The king and his companions approached the philosopher whilst …
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7. The Life of Diogenes of Sinope in Diogenes Laertius
Link: https://www.worldhistory.org/article/740/the-life-of-diogenes-of-sinope-in-diogenes-laertiu/
Description: WEBAug 6, 2014 · Diogenes of Sinope (c. 404-323 BCE) was a Greek Cynic philosopher best known for holding a lantern to the faces of the citizens of Athens claiming he was searching for an honest man. He was most …
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8. Alexander the Great - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_the_Great
Description: WEBAlexander III of Macedon (Ancient Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος, romanized: Alexandros; 20/21 July 356 BC – 10/11 June 323 BC), most commonly known as Alexander the Great, was a king of the ancient Greek …
