Callinicus Rufinianus Callinicus Rufinianus is an obscure figure of the Greco-Roman imperial period, as no biographical details are recorded in major reference works. His name combines the Greek “Callinicus” with the Latin cognomen “Rufinianus,” suggesting a cultural context of the first to fourth centuries CE.
He is associated with a single biographical work, though its title and content are unattested.
The author’s historical significance remains undetermined due to the absence of surviving works or reliable testimonia.
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- Stanford Encyclopedia Entry (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy) Accessed: 2026-01-26
- IEP Entry (Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy) Accessed: 2026-01-26
- Britannica Entry (Encyclopædia Britannica) Accessed: 2026-01-26
- Oxford Research Encyclopedia Entry (Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Classics) Accessed: 2026-01-26
- Perseus Entry (Perseus Digital Library) Accessed: 2026-01-26
- Perseus Entry (Perseus Digital Library) Accessed: 2026-01-26
- World History Encyclopedia Entry (World History Encyclopedia) Accessed: 2026-01-26
- ToposText Entry (ToposText) Accessed: 2026-01-26