he resided at pergamon, under the patronage of eumenes i and attalus i, from whom antiochus in vain sought to entice him. on several occasions his counsel was of great service to the athenians. he was celebrated for his eloquence, and for his skill in educating boys. he paid great attention to the body as well as to the mind, and, constantly practising athletic exercises, was exceedingly healthy and robust. nevertheless, he died of gout at the age of 74. he was a bitter rival of the peripatetic philosopher hieronymus of rhodes. lyco's most notable student in the peripatetic school was aristo of ceos who may have succeeded him as head of the school.