Plutarch
United KingdomhistorianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Plutarch was a Greek biographer and philosopher, born around 46 AD in Chaeronea, Boeotia. He is best known for his work 'Parallel Lives,' which pairs biographies of famous Greeks and Romans to draw moral lessons and explore character. His writings provide invaluable insights into the lives and philosophies of key historical figures, influencing both historical and biographical literature for centuries. Plutarch's works reflect his belief in the importance of ethics and virtue, and his legacy continues to be felt in the fields of literature, history, and moral philosophy.
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Plutarch is referenced for his works on Homer.
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Greece· 2026-07-27
Plutarch is believed to have described the sanctuary on Mount Olympus in connection with animal sacrifices made to Zeus.
‘No time to waste’: Greece bids for Mount Olympus to be included on Unesco list of world heritage sites | GreeceUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-25
Plutarch was a Greek philosopher who devoted much of his writing to ethics, character, and human relationships.
Quote of the day by Plutarch: 'I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod; my shadow does that much better' and the true meaning of friendship
India· 2026-07-15
Plutarch noted that Alexander the Great was born during the astronomical beginning of the dog days.
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North Macedonia· 2026-07-04
Plutarch is quoted regarding the necessity of continuing to navigate despite difficulties.
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Andorra· 2026-02-13
In the second century AD, thinkers like Plutarch reinterpreted the earlier idea of the dodecahedron as a symbol of the sky and the cosmos.
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Iran· 2025-07-18
Plutarch attempted to address the ways to avoid being overly accommodating in his ethical essays.
Πώς να αποβάλλετε το σύνδρομο του καλού παιδιούGreece· 2025-04-08
Plutarch noted that courage in battle was not one of Nicias's characteristics.
Μια ειρήνη χωρίς ειρήνη | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗGreece· 2025-03-05
Plutarch is referenced as the historian who recorded Themistocles' actions and praised him for his decision.
Η Ελλάδα που λες… | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗGreece· 2025-02-18