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Plutarch
Greek biographer and author Plutarch, c. 100 ce.
Plutarch, the Greek biographer, studied mathematics and philosophy at Athens in 66–67 CE under the philosopher Ammonius.1
It is important to distinguish this figure from the later Neoplatonist philosopher known as Plutarch of Athens, who lived much later and served as the head of the Platonic school in Athens until his death in 431/432 CE.2