Apollonius of Tyana
#3,756
Most Influential Person Across History
1st century AD Greek Neopythagorean philosopher
Apollonius of Tyana's AcademicInfluence.com Rankings
Download Badge
Philosophy
Why Is Apollonius of Tyana Influential?
(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, Apollonius of Tyana was a first-century Greek philosopher and religious leader from the town of Tyana, Cappadocia in Roman Anatolia, who spent his life travelling and teaching in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia. He is a central figure in Neopythagoreanism and was one of the most famous "miracle workers" of his day.