Eudemus of Rhodes

Eudemus of Rhodes was an ancient Greek philosopher, considered the first historian of science. He was one of Aristotle's most important pupils, editing his teacher's work and making it more easily accessible. Eudemus' nephew, Pasicles, was also credited with editing Aristotle's works.

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Who was born first?

• Eudemus of Rhodes was born 10 years after Aristoxenus
• Eudemus of Rhodes was born 10 years after Autolycus of Pitane
• Eudemus of Rhodes was born 15 years before Strato of Lampsacus
• Eudemus of Rhodes was born 20 years after Callippus of Cyzicus
• Eudemus of Rhodes was born 30 years after Menaechmus

Timeline

1. Menaechmuscirca 380 BC – circa 320 BC
2. Callippus of Cyzicuscirca 370 BC – circa 310 BC
3. Aristoxenuscirca 360 BC – circa 300 BC
4. Autolycus of Pitanecirca 360 BC – circa 290 BC
5. Eudemus of Rhodes (this page)circa 350 BC – circa 290 BC
6. Strato of Lampsacuscirca 335 BC – circa 269 BC

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