Nicolaus of Damascus

Nicolaus of Damascus was a Greek historian, diplomat and philosopher who lived during the Augustan age of the Roman Empire. His name is derived from that of his birthplace, Damascus. His output was vast, but it is nearly all lost. His chief work was a universal history in 144 books.

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Who was born first?

• Nicolaus of Damascus was born 1 year before Strabo
• Nicolaus of Damascus was born 1 year before Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa
• Nicolaus of Damascus was born 1 year after Horace
• Nicolaus of Damascus was born 10 years before Seneca the Elder
• Nicolaus of Damascus was born 11 years before Yang Xiong

Timeline

1. HoraceDecember 8, 65 BC – November 27, 8 BC
2. Nicolaus of Damascus (this page)64 BC–AD 4
3. Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa63–12 BC
4. Strabocirca 63 BC – circa AD 23
5. Seneca the Eldercirca 54 BC – circa AD 39
6. Yang Xiong53 BC–AD 18

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