Amelius Gentilianus
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Amelius Gentilianus was a 3rd-century Neoplatonist philosopher and prominent disciple of Plotinus, known for his extensive commentaries and efforts to systematize his teacher’s thought.
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| Amelius Gentilianus canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: Amelius Gentilianus Context triple: [Plotinus, teacherOf, Amelius Gentilianus]
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Robertus Stephanus
Robertus Stephanus was a 16th-century French printer and classical scholar renowned for his critical editions of the Bible and for pioneering work in typography and lexicography.
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Guarino
Guarino is an Italian given name most notably borne by the Baroque architect and Theatine priest Guarino Guarini.
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Maffeo
Maffeo is the given name of Pope Urban VIII, the 17th-century head of the Catholic Church known for his patronage of the arts and involvement in the Galileo affair.
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Louis Appia
Louis Appia was a 19th-century Swiss surgeon and humanitarian pioneer who helped establish the principles and institutions that became the modern Red Cross movement.
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Johannes Petreius
Johannes Petreius was a 16th-century Nuremberg printer and publisher best known for issuing Nicolaus Copernicus’s groundbreaking work "De revolutionibus orbium coelestium."
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Amelius Gentilianus Target entity description: Amelius Gentilianus was a 3rd-century Neoplatonist philosopher and prominent disciple of Plotinus, known for his extensive commentaries and efforts to systematize his teacher’s thought.
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A.
Robertus Stephanus
Robertus Stephanus was a 16th-century French printer and classical scholar renowned for his critical editions of the Bible and for pioneering work in typography and lexicography.
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B.
Guarino
Guarino is an Italian given name most notably borne by the Baroque architect and Theatine priest Guarino Guarini.
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C.
Maffeo
Maffeo is the given name of Pope Urban VIII, the 17th-century head of the Catholic Church known for his patronage of the arts and involvement in the Galileo affair.
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D.
Louis Appia
Louis Appia was a 19th-century Swiss surgeon and humanitarian pioneer who helped establish the principles and institutions that became the modern Red Cross movement.
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E.
Johannes Petreius
Johannes Petreius was a 16th-century Nuremberg printer and publisher best known for issuing Nicolaus Copernicus’s groundbreaking work "De revolutionibus orbium coelestium."
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
3rd-century philosopher
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Neoplatonist philosopher ⓘ ancient Greek philosopher ⓘ commentator on Plato ⓘ disciple of Plotinus ⓘ |
| activeIn | 3rd century ⓘ |
| activityLocation | Rome ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Amelius
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Amelius of Apamea ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Enneads
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surface form:
Enneads of Plotinus
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| birthPlace |
Apamea on the Orontes
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surface form:
Apamea in Syria
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| commentedOn |
Platonic dialogues
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Plotinus' teachings ⓘ |
| contemporaryOf |
Plotinus
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Porphyry ⓘ |
| defended | Plotinus against accusations of plagiarizing Numenius ⓘ |
| engagedWith | doctrines of Numenius of Apamea ⓘ |
| era | Ancient philosophy ⓘ |
| influenced | later Neoplatonists ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Middle Platonism
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Plato ⓘ Plotinus ⓘ |
| knownFor |
defending Plotinus' doctrines against critics
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extensive commentaries on Plato ⓘ large number of written treatises ⓘ systematizing the philosophy of Plotinus ⓘ |
| language | Ancient Greek ⓘ |
| mainInterest |
exegesis of Plato
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metaphysics ⓘ theology ⓘ |
| memberOf | Plotinus' circle in Rome ⓘ |
| notableFeature | his writings are mostly lost and survive only in fragments and testimonia ⓘ |
| philosophicalSchool | Neoplatonism ⓘ |
| philosophicalStance |
emphasized systematic exposition of Neoplatonism
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strongly loyal to Plotinus' doctrines ⓘ |
| region | Roman Empire ⓘ |
| religiousContext | pagan philosophical tradition ⓘ |
| roleInPlotinianSchool |
prominent disciple
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systematizer of Plotinus' thought ⓘ |
| sourceMention | Porphyry's Life of Plotinus ⓘ |
| studentOf | Plotinus ⓘ |
| tradition | Platonic tradition ⓘ |
| wroteAbout |
Νοῦς
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surface form:
the Intellect (Nous)
the Soul ⓘ the doctrine of the One ⓘ the interpretation of Plato's dialogues ⓘ |
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