Polybius — Biography Timeline & Summary | 2Day Chrono-Wiki

Polybius (-200 – -120): Pioneering Hellenistic historian whose work chronicled the rise of Rome and mixed government.

Polybius — Biography Timeline & Summary | 2Day Chrono-Wiki

Polybius

Pioneering Hellenistic historian whose work chronicled the rise of Rome and mixed government.

Chronology: 200 BC – 120 BC

Origins & Early Journey

Innovation & Iconic Era

Legacy & Impact

Contemporary Figures & Related Historical Timelines

  • Demetrius II of India — Contemporary (Born in -200) (-200): Indo-Greek King who ruled briefly in the 2nd century BC, known primarily through his coinage.
  • Jia Yi — Contemporary (Born in -200) (-200): Influential Han Dynasty essayist, poet, and critic known for 'Disquisition on Finding Fault with Qin'.
  • Kaṇāda — Contemporary (Born in -200) (-200): Ancient Indian philosopher, founder of the Vaisheshika school of thought.
  • Hipparchus — Contemporary (Died in -120) (-120): Pioneering Greek astronomer, founder of trigonometry, and discoverer of the precession of the equinoxes.
  • Quintus Fabius Pictor — Contemporary figure (Died in -201) (-201): The earliest known Roman historian, influential in introducing Greek methods to Rome.
  • Aglaonice — Contemporary figure (Born in -199) (-199): A legendary Thessalian witch known for predicting and manipulating lunar eclipses.
  • Xiang Yu — Contemporary figure (Died in -202) (-202): Warlord of Western Chu, a pivotal figure in the fall of the Qin Dynasty.
  • Emperor Wen of Han — Contemporary figure (Born in -203) (-203): Fifth Emperor of Han; established stability after Empress Lü's regency.
  • Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus — Contemporary figure (Died in -203) (-203): Influential Roman general, famed for the 'Fabian Strategy' against Hannibal.
  • Han Xin — Contemporary figure (Died in -196) (-196): Brilliant general and politician instrumental in founding the Han Dynasty.
  • -200 Historical Timeline & Archive — Explore world events and figures from -200
  • -120 Historical Timeline & Archive — Explore world events and figures from -120

Source: Wikipedia