Boethius

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Boethius

Boethius

(Latin: Anicius Manlius Torquatus Severinus Boethius, Ани́ций Ма́нлий Торква́т Севери́н Боэ́ций)

Philosopher and statesman influenced by Neoplatonism and Stoicism, and a Latin translator and commentator of Aristotle. Appointed consul under Theodoric in 510, he later wrote The Consolation of Philosophy during imprisonment and was executed in 524. (BCW 3:497-498).

Some links:

• Quotes: Zirkoff, Boris
• CTD article in Russian: Боэций
• Other resources: Russian BTS: card data

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