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This is the English version of this article translated by Patrick Hogan. The original Italian version was written by Antonella Ippolito and first published on 06/04/2005.

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The Smyrnean origin of Hermippus, who is principally known for his biographical writings¹, is attested by Athenaeus² 7, 327b. A quite secure date comes from his nickname Καλλιμάχειος, “student of Callimachus³”, whi…