Porphyry

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Porphyry

AKA Malchus

Born: c. 232 AD
Birthplace: Tyre
Died: c. 305 AD
Location of death: Rome, Italy
Cause of death: unspecified

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Philosopher

Nationality: Ancient Rome
Executive summary: Introductio in Praedicamenta

Wife: Marcella

Author of books:
Introductio in Praedicamenta (philosophy, "Introduction to Categories")
Adversus Christianas ("Against the Christians")
Vita Pythagorae (biography, of Pythagoras)
Enneads (philosophy, "Aids to the Study of the Intelligibles")

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