Philo
Hellenistic Jewish philosopher who lived in Alexandria (c. 20 BCE-c. 50 CE)
- Lived
- 14 BC–50
- Country
- Ancient Rome
Updated September 2026
About Philo
Philo of Alexandria, also called Philō Judæus, was a Hellenistic Jewish philosopher who lived in Alexandria, in the Roman province of Egypt.
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