Ancient History Competition 53

Which ancient philosopher died in the arms of his grandson?

7 Comments

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   Caro December 3, 2011, 7:50 pm Reply

   Hmm…I only know that Queen Victoria did…

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   August Heisenebrg von Kronstad December 3, 2011, 8:59 pm Reply

   Wasn’t Julius Caesar (who was kinda philosopher by his De bello gallico and The bello civili, except the fact he was a great military leader and consul of Rome) who died and in the end Octavian Augustus (his grandson) came and hold him in his arms?

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   constantinakatsari December 3, 2011, 9:14 pm Reply

   Neither of them…

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   August Heiseneberg von Kronstad December 4, 2011, 12:08 am Reply

   Well, but Caesar is pretty close to that :D:D

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   Alienor Rufin December 4, 2011, 1:48 am Reply

   Bias of Priene?

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     constantinakatsari December 4, 2011, 3:34 am Reply

     Exactly the answer I have been looking for!

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   Mike Manahan December 4, 2011, 1:58 pm Reply

   Caesar philosopher ? His style in De Bello Gallico and De Bello Civile is pretty dry,that of a military taking notes among the strategic affairs and battle preparations.

   Ceasar is very intelligent no doubt on that. But he stands a long way from a philosopher.