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Herodotus
Herodotus, detail of a Roman herm probably copied from a Greek original of the first half of the 4th century bce; in the National Archaeological Museum, Naples.
The precise date of Herodotus's death is uncertain. While some sources suggest he died circa 430â420 BCE, the exact timing and location of his death remain unknown to historians.1
The latest event referenced in his History occurred in 430 BCE, but there is no definitive record of his life after that period.1