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John the Lydian

490 - 600

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John the Lydian or John Lydus (Greek: Ἰωάννης Λαυρέντιος ὁ Λυδός; Latin: Ioannes Laurentius Lydus) (c. AD 490 – c. 565) was a Byzantine administrator and writer. He is considered a key figure in antiquarian studies from the fourth to the sixth century A.D. Although he is a secondary author, his works are significant because they are filled with valuable insights into history, astronomy, astrology, mythology, religion, and language. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. John the Lydian is the 2,580th most popular writer (up from 2,833rd in 2019). (up from 2,223rd in 2019)

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Among writers, John the Lydian ranks 2,580 out of 7,302. Before him are Walter Bagehot, Luo Yixiu, William Peter Blatty, Theodore Abu Qurrah, Joseph Görres, and Michael Madhusudan Dutt. After him are Stanisław Konarski, Heinrich von Veldeke, Matthias Claudius, Wayne Dyer, Jeanne Julie Éléonore de Lespinasse, and Khurshidbanu Natavan.

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Among people born in 490, John the Lydian ranks 7. Before him are Pope Silverius, Pope Agapetus I, Bumin Qaghan, Romanos the Melodist, John Philoponus, and Simplicius of Cilicia. After him are John the Cappadocian, Samson of Dol, and Urien. Among people deceased in 600, John the Lydian ranks 14. Before him are Leander of Seville, Icel of Mercia, Eutocius of Ascalon, Agathangelos, Hrólfr Kraki, and Vulca. After him are Bharavi, David the Invincible, Theodorus Lector, Hesychius of Miletus, Vistahm, and Borzuya.

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