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Timaeus

Greek historian (died c. 260 BC) · Writers · Lived 345 BC to 260 BC · aged 85

Timaeus of Tauromenium was an ancient Greek historian. He was widely regarded by ancient authors as the most influential historian between the time of Ephorus and Polybius.

Timaeus is read about 49 times a day, in 29 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 19 June 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

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In the words of scholar Lionel I. C. Pearson, Timaeus "maintained his position as the standard authority on the history of the Greek West for nearly five centuries."

Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 345 BC to 260 BC · aged 85