The Epicurean Philosophers

Epicurus

Table of Prominent Epicureans
Name Birthplace Dates Remarks
Epicurus Samos 306-270 B.C. Founder of the Epicurean school at Athens

Hermarchus . 270-? B.C. Successor of Epicurus as head of the school

Colotes Lampsacus fourth-third centuries B.C. Attacked by Plutarch

Philodemus . about 110-40-35 B.C. Some works found in Herculaneum

Lucretius Rome first century B.C. Wrote the Epicurean poem On the Nature of Things

**Table of Prominent Epicureans**
Name	Birthplace	Dates	Remarks
Epicurus	Samos	306-270 B.C.	Founder of the Epicurean school at Athens
Hermarchus	.	270-? B.C.	Successor of Epicurus as head of the school
Colotes	Lampsacus	fourth-third centuries B.C.	Attacked by Plutarch
Philodemus	.	about 110-40-35 B.C.	Some works found in Herculaneum
Lucretius	Rome	first century B.C.	Wrote the Epicurean poem On the Nature of Things

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