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-534–-470 · Greek philosopher (late 6th/early 5th-century BC)

Also known as: Heraklit, Heraclitus Ephesius, Heraclitus of Ephesus, Herákleitos ho Ephésios, Heraklit von Ephesos, Weeping Philosopher

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