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Also known as Ephorus of Cyme

Ephorus of Cyme (; , Ephoros ho Kymaios; 330 BC) was an ancient Greek historian known for his universal history, now lost.

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Ephorus was a male historian and writer born in Cyme in 400 BCE. He studied under Isocrates and wrote in Ancient Greek. His notable work is titled *Ephori Cumaei Fragmenta*. He had one child, Demophilus.

Ephorus died in 330 BCE. He is described in the *Pauly–Wissowa*, the *Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary*, and the *Encyclopædia Britannica* 11th edition. Cyme is listed as a significant place associated with him.

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  • Ephori Cumaei Fragmenta

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Key facts

Person.name
Ephorus
Person.birth_date
400 BC
Person.birth_place
Cyme, Achaemenid Empire
Person.death_date
330 BC (aged 70)
Person.children
1

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Gender
male
Place of birth
Cyme
Occupation
writer
Languages spoken
Ancient Greek
Student of
Isocrates
Field of work
historian
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date of birth
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date of death
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different from
Ephor
writing language
Ancient Greek
significant place
Cyme
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