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Theophrastus of Eresos - the successor of Aristotle as head of the Peripatetic school
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323/63 Aristotle gives the name Theophrastus, "divine speech", to his pupil
323/64 Athens and goes to Chalcis; Theophrastus becomes head of the Peripat
322/18 Aristotle has many pupils, including Theophrastus and Aristoxenus
319/24 Theophr:Char, Theophrastus' "^Characters".
314/9 Theophr:HP, Theophrastus' "History of Plants".
313/19 Theophrastus writes about the geography of Italy.
307/7 Demetrius of Phalerum gives a garden to Theophrastus.
286/4 Theophrastus and Phanias free their home city, Eresus, from a tyran
286/5 Arcesilaus leaves Theophrastus and joins the Academics.
286/6 ferent philosophers, including Crates, Theodorus, and Theophrastus
286/7 Theophrastus falls silent while addressing the Areopagus.
286/9 An old woman realizes that Theophrastus is not a native Attic speak
286/10 A comment by Zenon on the number of Theophrastus' followers.
286/11 Sayings of Theophrastus.
286/12 General comments on the character and appearance of Theophrastus
286/13 The death of Theophrastus, who is succeeded as leader of the Peripa
Within translations:
[Longin]:Subl_32 3 Accordingly, Aristotle and Theophrastus say that bold metaphors
Aelian:NA_3.17 tance, the Gecko, according to Theophrastus [fr. 275] ,
Aelian:NA_3.32 tiles ; and I learn from Theophrastus* that there are
Aelian:NA_3.35-38 * What names these notes have Theophrastus will tell us
Aelian:NA_5.27 solid, not a cloven hoof. And Theophrastus [fr. 171. 2]
Aelian:NA_5.29 ilochus, was loved by a goose. Theophrastus relates this
Aelian:NA_9.15 arating it (?).* Theophrastus* is a sufficient witness
Aelian:NA_9.27 ary frankincense. [27] & From Theophrastus [HP 9. 18. 2]
Aelian:NA_9.37 no relation. And Theophrastus, who has traced the cause
Aelian:NA_9.64 2. 126] , and third in order Theophrastus [CP 6. 10. 2]
Aelian:NA_10.35 as fifteen eggs at a sitting. Theophrastus says somewhere
Aelian:NA_11.40 have two hearts, according to Theophrastus [fr. 182 ] .
Aelian:NA_12.36 to the account given by Theophrastus,* from being black
Aelian:NA_15.16 die together. [16] & Theophrastus* denies that the
Aelian:NA_15.26 rsued they jump. This is what Theophrastus says [fr. 174.
Athen_1.18 more amorous. And Theophrastus says that some contrivance
Athen_2.44 And Aristoteles or Theophrastus speaks of a man named Phil
Athen_2.50 called Cherries. — Theophrastus says, in his book on Plant
Athen_3.100 Samian, the friend of Theophrastus, was acquainted with
Athen_4.128 and Duris of Samos, pupils of Theophrastus the Eresian.
Athen_4.130 you hear the precepts of Theophrastus and when you eat thy
Athen_5.214 down by, Aristoteles and Theophrastus; showing how true
Athen_6.252 the list of the disciples of Theophrastus. And this man
Athen_6.254 injury to a state." And Theophrastus, in his treatise on
Athen_6.261 his way. [79.] And Theophrastus, in his treatise on Comedy
Athen_6.273 is also attributed to Theophrastus,) said that for twen
Athen_8.337 the Samian, the pupil of Theophrastus, and the brother of
Athen_8.348 ving no voice. But Theophrastus, in his book on The Laugha
Athen_9.369 ich we call bounias: but Theophrastus does not use the nam
Athen_11.463 of old age,' says Theophrastus in the treatise On
Athen_11.465 Reveller, and Bromius. Theophrastus, also, in the treatise
Athen_11.470 the Therikleios is a cylix Theophrastus clearly shows in his Inquiry
Athen_11.497 of Arsinoē here." Theophrastus in his treatise On
Athen_11.782 fourth part, of wine." Theophrastus : "For as regards the
Athen_12.511 far as glory went, as Theophrastus says in his book on
Athen_12.526 hat here approaches? And Theophrastus, in his essay on Ple
Athen_12.543 that he was painting, as Theophrastus relates, in his trea
Athen_13.562 wings. [14.] And Theophrastus, in his book on Eros, says
Athen_13.567 ander of Cyrene, who, as Theophrastus, in his treatise On
Athen_13.606-610 * ory Anecdotes. And Theophrastus, in his, essay On Love,
Athen_14.624 music can heal diseases, Theophrastus asserts in his treat
Athen_14.651 on the young shoots, as Theophrastus tells us, in the fou
Athen_14.654 And Aristotle or Theophrastus, in his Commentaries, says
Athen_15.673 Concerning those Matters in Theophrastus in his books on
Athen_15.676 any other country, as also Theophrastus relates.
Athen_15.679-684 * same name, which the same Theophrastus mentions in the sixth book
Athen_15.689 Theophrastus, also, in his treatise on
Athen_15.693 [48.] And Theophrastus in his essay On Drunkenness
Cic:Acad_1.10 these imitate Plato, Aristotle and Theophrastus in the same way as
Cic:Acad_1.33 an element of divinity. Theophrastus, who has a charming
Cic:Acad_1.35 ever to hamstring virtue, as Theophrastus had done, but on the
Cic:Acad_2.113 not from Aristotle or Theophrastus, not even from Xenocrates
Cic:Acad_2.123 ? Hicetas of Syracuse, as Theophrastus asserts, holds the view that
Cic:Acad_2.134 would allow, especially as Theophrastus says a great deal
Cic:Brut_37 the shady recesses of Theophrastus, a man of consummate
Cic:Brut_121 stotle? Who sweeter than Theophrastus? We are told that
Cic:Brut_172 said to have happened to Theophrastus, when he enquired
Cic:DeOr_1.43 you that Aristotle and Theophrastus have written not only
Cic:DeOr_1.49 if also Aristotle, and Theophrastus, and Carneades, were eloquent,
Cic:DeOr_3.184 in this particular with Theophrastus, who thinks that style,
Cic:DeOr_3.221 ** as with them open. Theophrastus indeed has told us, that
Cic:Tusc_1.45 and hereditary philosophy, (as Theophrastus calls it,) which was
Cic:Tusc_3.21 at another's prosperity: as Theophrastus while he laments the
Cic:Tusc_3.69 arrive at perfection. And Theophrastus is reported to have
Cic:Tusc_5.24 This is the point which Theophrastus was unable to maintain: for
Cic:Tusc_5.25 a good man? The same Theophrastus is found fault with by
Cic:Tusc_5.85 to say; excepting that Theophrastus, and those who followed
Cic:Tusc_5.107 Arcesilas, Lacydes, Aristotle, Theophrastus, Zenon, Cleanthes, Chrysippus,
Demetr:Eloc_41 the same principle Theophrastus has given as an instance
Demetr:Eloc_114 d,' and it is defined by Theophrastus (Peri lex.) as that
Demetr:Eloc_173 the definition given by Theophrastus, beauty in a word
DionHal:Din_2 lourishing, he associated with Theophrastus and Demetrius
Hieron:Chron_1696 in Ar.] The philosopher Theophrastus was in his prime;
Julian:Mis_353 and Socrates, Aristotle and Theophrastus. This old man
Plin:HN_3.57 this matter are remarkable. Theophrastus, the first foreigner to
Plin:HN_3.58 sent to Alexander - [58] Theophrastus, I say, relying on more
Plin:HN_7.195 Thebes, or according to Theophrastus, in Phoenicia; walls were
Plin:HN_7.197 melt and work copper, but Theophrastus holds that it was the
Plin:HN_7.205 to Aristotle, but according to Theophrastus by Polygnotus of Athens.
Plin:HN_8.104 and poisonous spiders, and Theophrastus states that the Rhoetienses
Plin:HN_8.111 sake of these products. Theophrastus states that geckoes also
Plin:HN_8.128 [128] Strange to say, Theophrastus believes that even boiled
Plin:HN_8.173 were considered portentous. Theophrastus states that mules
Plin:HN_8.222 with prickly bristles. [222] Theophrastus states that on the
Plin:HN_33.113 {37.} [113] Theophrastus states that cinnabar was discovered
Plin:HN_36.132 hardness, only not so heavy. Theophrastus is our authority also for
Plin:HN_36.134 {29.} [134] Theophrastus, again, and Mucianus express the
Plin:HN_36.156 are prepared from it. Theophrastus assures us that topers
Plin:HN_37.33 the Dog-star shed this gum. Theophrastus states { de Lap. 29
Plin:HN_37.53 iron, a belief which even Theophrastus accepts { de Lap. 28
Plin:HN_37.74 by veins resembling copper. Theophrastus records { de Lap.
Plin:HN_37.97 all affected by fire. [97] Theophrastus assures us { de Lap.
Plin:HN_37.193 like one which, according to Theophrastus { de Lap. 32 },
Plut:Mor_177 to be. PHILIPPUS. Theophrastus tells us that Philippus,
Plut:Mor_842 ain, - Democles, who was Theophrastus' pupil, likewise ple
Plut:Mor_850 He used to hear Theophrastus, who succeeded Aristoteles
Teles_40 attended the school of Theophrastus and Xenocrates, alth
Vit:Arist_M Aristotle and those ascribed to Theophrastus, the number of which is
Vit:Arist_A31 others. Among them were Theophrastus and Eudemus, king Alexander,
Vit:Arist_M17 was the fatherland of Theophrastus and Phanias, his pupils.
Vit:Arist_M44 his genuine pupils Theophrastus, Phanias, Eudemus, Clytus,

Theophrastus ² - Athenian archon, 340 B.C.
DionHal:Din_9 cus Pythodotus Sosigenes Theophrastus Lysimachides Chaeron
Philoch_* 53-56 * an end under the archon Theophrastus [340/39], who succee
Philoch_161 the terms of the peace when Theophrastus was archon [34
Philoch_162 the previous year, when Theophrastus the successor of Nic

Theophrastus ³ - Athenian archon, 313 B.C.
+ Theodorus
313/_ Athenian archon: Theophrastus
Within translations:
DionHal:Din_9 des Praxibulus Nicodorus Theophrastus Polemon Simonides
FGrH_255.11 des, Praxibulus, Nicodorus and Theodorus. In the first yea
FGrH_255.5 archons at Athens were Theophrastus, Lysimachides, Chaer

Theophrastus ⁴ - an officer of Antigonus Gonatas, killed at Corinth
Plut:Arat_23 isoner, free; but he put Theophrastus to death, because
Polyaen_6.5.1 place he chose. Theophrastus, who refused to leave the

Theophrastus ⁵ of Acharnae - superintendent of Delos, 2nd century B.C.
125/16 rding the building works of Theophrastus, as superintendent of Delo

Theophrastus ⁶ - a descendant of the orator Lycurgus
Plut:Mor_843 the torch-bearer, son of Theophrastus, married, and by her

Theophrastus - in documents
Syll_585 (197-175) year were Amyntas, Theophrastos and Praxias:
Syll_604 (192) ncil were Amyntas, Theophrastos and Praxias, it was
THI_23 (late 2nd cent.) B.C. Statue of Theophrastos son of Herakleitos, of

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