Arrian
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For others with this name, see Arrianus (disambiguation).
Arrian of Nicomedia (/ˈæriən/; Greek: Ἀρριανός Arrianos; Latin: Lucius Flavius Arrianus;[2] c. 86/89 – c. after 146/160 AD)[3][4] was a Greek historian, public servant, military commander, and philosopher of the Roman period.[4]
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Born | Lucius Flavius Arrianus c. 86 |
Died | c. 160[1] (aged 73–74) |
Nationality | Greek |
Occupation(s) | Historian, public servant, military commander and philosopher |
Notable work | The Anabasis of Alexander Indica Periplus of the Euxine Sea |
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The Anabasis of Alexander by Arrian is considered the best source on the campaigns of Alexander the Great. Scholars have generally preferred Arrian to other extant primary sources, though this attitude has changed somewhat in light of modern studies into Arrian's method.[5][6]