Roman senator and philosopher of the early 6th century (480–524). Boethius was born in 480 CE in what is now Italy. Boethius is remembered as a philosopher, writer and musicologist, a citizen of the Ostrogothic Kingdom. Notable works include “The Consolation of Philosophy”, “Opuscula sacra” and “History”. Positions held included ancient Roman senator and Roman consul.
Before and after
- from 476 CE to 1492Middle Ages
- from 476 CE to 718 CEVisigothic Kingdom
- from 476 CE to 900 CEEarly Middle Ages
- 476 CEFall of the western Roman Empire
- 480 CEBirth of Boethius
- 3 March 480 CEBirth of Benedict of Nursia
- from 481 CE to 843 CEFranciaf
- c. 482 CEOrigins of Kyiv
- 11 May 482 CEBirth of Justinian I
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