Appian

Greco-Roman historian (c. 95 – c.165)

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Lived 95–165, aged 70
WritersWriter / Author
  • Fame7.0
  • Momentum0.0
  • Writers rank#51
  • Wikipedia5.3K
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    56 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    95–165
    Aged 70
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Updated 2026-05-29

Greek-Roman historian who documented the empire's rise during the early 2nd century. Appian's prolific writings caught the attention of emperors Trajan through Antoninus Pius, securing both citizenship and steady patronage.

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Appian of Alexandria was a Greek historian with Roman citizenship who prospered during the reigns of the Roman Emperors Trajan, Hadrian, and Antoninus Pius.

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7.0
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Historical19.9
Source confidence60.0
Completeness60.0
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#51
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  • Wikidata
    wikidata · wikidata.org
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  • Wikipedia
    wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org
    High confidence
  • Pantheon 2.0
    database · pantheon.world
    High confidence