# Crates of Thebes — The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers character guide

> Crates of Thebes in The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers by Diogenes Laërtius.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** the Cynic Crates, Crates the Cynic

**First appearance:** 0058-crates

## Who they are

Cynic philosopher who gave away his wealth to live in poverty.

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