People from Heraclea Pontica

Greek philosopher and astronomer (c.390–c.310 BC)

1st century Greek historian

4th-century BC tyrant of Heraclea Pontica

Greek ruler of Heraclea (c. 401–353 BC)

Diogenianus () was a Greek grammarian from Heraclea in Pontus (or in Caria) who flourished during the reign of Hadrian (117–138). He was the author of an alphabetical lexicon, chiefly of poetical words, abridged from the great lexicon () of Pamphilus of Alexandria (AD 50) and other similar works. It was also known by the title (“Manual for those without means”). It formed the basis of the lexicon, or rather glossary, of Hesychius of Alexandria, which is described in the preface as a new edition of the work of Diogenianus. A collection of 776 proverbs under his name is still extant bearing the

4th-century BC Greek philosopher

tyrant of Heraclea (died 338 BC)

tyrant of Heraclea (died 284 BC)