Callimachus

Cal·lim·a·chus ¹  (k-lm-ks) Fifth century b.c.

Greek sculptor who reputedly designed the Corinthian column.

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Cal·lim·a·chus ²  (k-lm-ks) Third century b.c.

Greek poet and scholar whose extant works include 64 epigrams and a catalog of the library at Alexandria.

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Callimachus [kəˈlɪməkəs]

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1. (Biographies / Callimachus (5th century bc-5th century bc) M, Greek, ARTS AND CRAFTS: sculptor) late 5th century bc, Greek sculptor, reputed to have invented the Corinthian capital

2. (Biographies / Callimachus (?305 bc-?240 bc) M, Greek, WRITING: poet) ?305-?240 bc, Greek poet of the Alexandrian School; author of hymns and epigrams