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-569–-477 · Greek Pre-Socratic philosopher (c.570–c.478 BC)

Also known as: Xenophanes of Colophon, Xenophanes von Kolophon, Ксенофан, زينوفان, 크세노파네스, クセノパネス

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Fragments
Die Fragmente
Philosophorum graecorum veterum, praesertim qui ante Platonem floruerunt ...
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