Life He was a Halicarnassian. At some time after the end of the civil wars he moved to Rome, and spent twenty-two years studying Latin and literature and preparing materials for his history. During this period, he gave lessons in rhetoric, and enjoyed the society of many distinguished men. The date of his death is unknown. In the 19th century, it was commonly supposed that he was the ancestor of Aelius Dionysius of Halicarnassus.
Life He was a Halicarnassian At some time after the end of the civil wars he moved to Rome and spent twenty-two years studying Latin and literature and preparing materials for his history During this period he gave lessons in rhetoric and enjoyed the society of many distinguished men The date of his death is unknown In the 19th century it was commonly supposed that he was the ancestor of Aelius Dionysius of Halicarnassus