Diogenes of Sinope died in -323.
Diogenes of Sinope was born in -412.
Diogenes of Sinope, also known as Diogenes the Cynic.(He may not have been the first homeless person, but he certainly made it fashionable [philosophically speaking]).
Mycroft Holmes was one of the founders of the Diogenes Club, Whitehall. Diogenes of Sinope -- presumably for whom the club is named -- is perhaps the most famous ancient cynic philosopher.
Constantine Diogenes died in 1032.
Diogenes Angelakos died in 1997.
Leo Diogenes died in 1087.
Romanos IV Diogenes died in 1072.
323BC
The Greek thinker who lived in a barrel was Diogenes of Sinope. He chose to live a simple and ascetic lifestyle to reject the materialistic values of society and promote self-sufficiency. Diogenes was known for his philosophical teachings, particularly on the virtues of self-control and living in harmony with nature.
Diogenes of Sinope's grave is traditionally said to have been marked with the simple inscription: "I am looking for an honest man." This phrase reflects his philosophical beliefs and his critique of societal norms, emphasizing his pursuit of virtue and truth. The inscription captures his iconoclastic spirit and his disdain for the superficiality he perceived in others.
Diogenes, greek Philosopher 412-323 BC Born in Sinope (today's Turkey), Diogenes studied in Athens under Antisthenes after forcing himself into his school. Diogenes was to be what we today call an ascetic, eating plainly, wearing shreaded clothes and sleeping in the streets. Though an eccentric, he was greatly admired by his time and is sometimes called the founder of the Cynic school instead of Antisthenes.
Cynicism originated in ancient Greece, specifically from the school of philosophy known as Cynicism, founded by Diogenes of Sinope. The philosophy emphasized living a simple life in accordance with nature and rejecting societal norms and conventions. Diogenes and his followers were known for their rejection of material possessions and their belief in self-sufficiency and virtue.