Philosopher (The), Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, the Roman emperor, was so called by Justin Martyr (121, 161-180).
Leo VI., emperor of the East (866, 886-911).
Porphyry, the Neoplatonist (223-304).
Alfred or Alured, surnamed “Anglicus,” was also called “The Philosopher” (died 1270).
Philosopher of China, Confucius (B.C. 551-479).
Philosopher of Ferney, Voltaire, who lived at Ferney, near Geneva, for the last twenty years of his life (1694-1778).
Philosopher of Malmesbury, Thomas Hobbs, author of Leviathan. He was born at Malmesbury (1588-1679).
Philosopher of Persia (The), Abou Ebn Sina, of Shiraz (died 1037).
Philosopher of Sans Souci, Frederick the Great of Prussia (1712, 1740-1786).
*** Frederick, elector of Saxony, was called “The Wise” (1463, 1544-1554).