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A Greek philosopher (c.412-c.323 BC). The most famous of Cynic philosophers
A Greek philosopher
{i} (c412-323 BC) Greek philosopher
(?412-?323 BC) an ancient Greek philosopher who said that the simple life was the best life and who, according to ancient stories, lived in a barrel (=a round wooden container for liquids)
A Greek Cynic philosopher 412?-323 B
an ancient Greek philosopher and Cynic who rejected social conventions (circa 400-325 BC)
who lived much in Athens and was distinguished for contempt of the common aims and conditions of life, and for sharp, caustic sayings

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Diogenes of Sinope
born , Sinope, Paphlygonia died 320 BC, probably Corinth Greek philosopher, principal member of the Cynics. He is credited by some with originating the Cynic way of life, but he himself acknowledged his debt to Antisthenes ( 445-365 BC). He conveyed the Cynic philosophy by personal example rather than through any system of thought. He strove to destroy social conventions (including family life) as a way of returning to a "natural" life. To this end he lived as a vagabond pauper, sleeping in public buildings and begging for food. He also advocated shamelessness (performing harmless unconventional actions), outspokenness, and training in austerity
Romanus IV Diogenes
died 1072 Byzantine emperor (1067-71). A member of the military aristocracy, he married the widow of the emperor Constantine X Ducas in 1067. He led military expeditions against the Seljuq Turks, who defeated and captured him at the Battle of Manzikert (1071). During his imprisonment Constantine's son was crowned as Michael VII Ducas. On his release the new emperor blinded Romanus and exiled him to an island in the Sea of Marmara
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