Birthdate: 0135 BC
Birthplace: Apamea, Syria
Died: 0051 BC
Posidonius, a Greek polymath and philosopher, was known for his broad expertise in astronomy, astrology, geography, history, mathematics, and Stoic philosophy. He traveled extensively for scientific research in places like Spain, Africa, Italy, and Gaul. In Rhodes, he gathered scholars, influencing the spread of Stoicism in the Roman world. His lost works offered valuable insights for later writers, reflecting his syncretic approach and deep interest in natural sciences and astronomy.
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