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Zeno of Citium
Greek philosopher, founder of Stoicism
Agapenor
In Greek mythology, Agapenor () was a leader of the Arcadians in the Trojan War.
Stasanor
Stasanor (; lived 4th century BC) was a native of Soli in Cyprus, who held a distinguished position among the officers of Alexander the Great.
Demonax
Demonax (, Dēmōnax, gen.: Δημώνακτος; c. AD 70 – c. 170) was a Greek Cynic philosopher. Born in Cyprus, he moved to Athens, where his wisdom, and his skill in solving disputes, earned him the admiration of the citizens. He taught Lucian, who wrote a Life of Demonax in praise of his teacher. When he died he received a magnificent public funeral.
Persaeus
Persaeus (; 307/6–243 BC) of Citium, son of Demetrius, was a Greek Stoic philosopher, and a friend and favourite student of Zeno of Citium.
Clearchus of Soli
4th-century BC Greek philosopher
Stasinus
Stasinus () of Cyprus was a semi-legendary early Greek poet. He is best known for his lost work Cypria, which was one of the poems belonging to the Epic Cycle that narrated the War of Troy.
Stasandros
Stasander (; lived 4th century BC) was a Soloian general in the service of Alexander the Great. Upon Alexander's death he became the satrap of Aria, Arachosia and Drangiana. He lost control of his satrapies after being defeated by the Antigonids in the Wars of the Diadochi.
Apollonios of Kition
ancient Cypriot physician
Tychon of Amathus
christian bishop
Acesas
Acesas () was a native of Salamis in Cyprus famed for his skill in weaving cloth with variegated patterns (polymitarius).
Andromachus of Cyprus
commander of the Cyprian fleet at the Siege of Tyre by Alexander the Great in 332 BCE