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-14–50 · Hellenistic Jewish philosopher who lived in Alexandria (c. 20 BCE-c. 50 CE)
Also known as: Philōn tou Alexandreias, Philon von Alexandria, Philio Alexandrinus, Philio Judæus, Philio of Alexandria, Philo
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