He lived in Smyrna in Asia Minor during the 2nd century.
He had been granted an exemption from all taxes, duties, and service, by the Roman emperor, and was known to be a generous benefactor, donating several public buildings.
[3] He was elected strategos of Smyrna during the reign of Gordian I, and he features prominently on the coinage of this city during this period.
He was also possibly the dedicatee of the book Sophistic Preparations by Phrynichus Arabius.
[3][6] When he died, he was honored as an extremely prominent citizen, with a public funeral, commemorative games, and a sumptuous tomb.