Dio Chrysostom, Dion of Prusa or Dio Cocceianus (ca. 40–ca. 120) was a Greek orator, writer, philosopher and historian of the Roman Empire in the first century. Eighty of his Discourses remain in existence. His surname Chrysostom comes from the Greek chrysostomos, which literally means "golden mouthed". Events Roman Empire Caligula embarks on a campaign to conquer Britain, and fails miserably. ... For other uses, see number 120. ... For other uses, see Roman Empire (disambiguation). ...

He was born at Prusa (now Bursa) in the Roman province of Bithynia (now part of northwestern Turkey). His date of birth is considered to be sometime about 40 to 45. He became a Cynic and a Stoic and is considered part of the second Sophist school of Greek philosophers. He apparently lived in Rome during the reign of Titus as he wrote of a scandalous association that emperor had with the boxer Melankomas. He was a critic of the Emperor Domitian, who banished him from Rome, Italy, and Bithynia in 82 for advising one of the emperor's conspiring relatives. During his exile he apparently travelled widely in the Roman Empire, often dressed in rags and performing manual labour. After Domitian was assassinated in 96, Dio reputedly talked an encampment of Roman troops out of a mutiny and persuaded them to accept the will of the Roman people. Under Emperor Nerva's reign, his exile was ended and he adopted the surname Cocceianus in later life to honour the support given to him by the emperor, whose full name was Marcus Cocceius Nerva. After Nerva's death he became close friends with the Emperor Trajan. In his later life Dio returned to Prusa, where he apparently had some status, as there are records of him being involved in an urban renewal lawsuit about 111. He is believed to have died some time after 112, possibly 115 to 120. Prusa may indicate a number of things: An alternative rendering of the town of Bursa, Turkey. ... Bursa (formerly known as Brusa, Greek Prusa, Προύσσα) is a city in northwestern Turkey and the capital of Bursa Province. ... Bithynia was an ancient region, kingdom and Roman province in the northwest of Asia Minor, adjoining the Propontis, the Thracian Bosporus and the Euxine (today Black Sea). ... This article is about the ancient Greek school of philosophy. ... Stoicism is a school of philosophy commonly associated with such Greek philosophers as Zeno of Citium, Cleanthes, or Chrysippus and with such later Romans as Cicero, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, and Epictetus. ... Sophism was originally a term for the techniques taught by a highly respected group of philosophy and rhetoric teachers in ancient Greece. ... Nickname: Motto: SPQR: Senatus Populusque Romanus Location of the city of Rome (yellow) within the Province of Rome (red) and region of Lazio (grey) Coordinates: Region Lazio Province Province of Rome Founded 21 April 753 BC Government  - Mayor Walter Veltroni Area  - City 1,285 km²  (580 sq mi)  - Urban 5... For other uses, see Titus (disambiguation). ... Melankomas, or Melancomas, of Caria was a boxer, winner of the 207th (ancient Roman) Olympiad in 49 AD. He was known for his athleticism, good looks, and brave heart. ... Titus Flavius Domitianus (24 October 51 – 18 September 96), commonly known as Domitian, was a Roman Emperor of the gens Flavia. ... Centuries: 1st century BC - 1st century - 2nd century Decades: 0s BC - 0s - 10s - 20s - 30s - 40s - 50s - 60s - 70s - 80s - 90s - 100s Years: 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 Events Roman emperor Domitian is also a Roman Consul. ... For other uses, see number 96. ... For other uses, see Nerva (disambiguation). ... This article is about the Roman Emperor. ... This article is about the year 111. ... 112 is also the standard emergency phone number in the European Union and on GSM cellphones, analogous to 911 in the US. Events Imp. ... Events Roman Empire Trajan was cut off in southern Mesopotamia after his invasion of that region and captures of the Parthian capital Ctesiphon. ... For other uses, see number 120. ...

His Discourses cover a wide range of topics and appear to be written versions of his orations. Some of these may have been prepared for presentation to Trajan on special occasions. Subjects include kingship, Diogenes' lifestyle, vice and virtue, freedom, slavery, wealth, greed, war, hostilities and peace, good government and other moral issues. He also argued strongly against permitting prostitution. Diogenes by John William Waterhouse, depicting his lamp, tub and diet of onions. ... This article is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ...

He was a contemporary of Plutarch, Tacitus and Pliny the Younger. Although he did not write about the Christians as such, his philosophy has been considered a moral parallel to that of Paul of Tarsus and indicates that the early Greek Christians drew upon the Cynic and Stoic philosophies when developing their Christian faith. Being a Stoic, he also advocated living in accord with nature and a simple life. Mestrius Plutarchus (Greek: Πλούταρχος; 46 - 127), better known in English as Plutarch, was a Greek historian, biographer, essayist, and Middle Platonist. ... Gaius Cornelius Tacitus Publius or Gaius Cornelius Tacitus (c. ... Gayus Plinius Colonoscopy Caecilius Secundus (63 - ca. ... For other uses, see Christian (disambiguation). ... Paul of Tarsus (b. ...

Dio Chrysostom should not be confused with Cassius Dio, who was also a historian of the Romans, nor with the fourth-century bishop John Chrysostom of Antioch. Cassius Dio Cocceianus (ca. ... John Chrysostom (349– ca. ...

External links

• Dio Chrysostom entry from The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
• Rome Under Better Emperors 96-180