Diogenes of Sinope
Also known as: Diogenes
410 – 320 BCE
Greek

Cynic philosopher. A founder of the Cynic sect, Diogenes was famous for his unconventional behavior and asceticism. Legend has it that he roamed Athens by lantern during the day seeking "an honest man."

Contemporaries
336–265 BCEZeno of Citium
435–354 BCEXenophon
460–400 BCEThucydides
fl. 350 BCEThais
496–406 BCESophocles
469–399 BCESocrates
360–270 BCEPyrrho
428–347 BCEPlato
fl. 350 BCEPhryne
382–336 BCEPhilip II
436–338 BCEIsocrates
460–377 BCEHippocrates
485–380 BCEGorgias
480–406 BCEEuripides
341–270 BCEEpicurus
397–? BCEDionysius the Younger
383–322 BCEDemosthenes
460–370 BCEDemocritus
fl. 350 BCEDamocles
448–388 BCEAristophanes
384–322 BCEAristotle
fl. 350 BCEAristippus
445–365 BCEAntisthenes