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Plato was a 4th-century BCE Greek philosopher. Born in 428 BC in Athens, Plato died in 348 BC in Athens.
Positions held include scholarch of the Platonic Academy (-387–-347). Notable works include Crito, Euthyphro and Phaedo.
With a Wikipedia article in 302 languages, Plato is No. 591 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 428 BC, Athens
- Died
- 348 BC, Athens
- Country
- Classical Athens
- Known as
- Philosopher, epigrammatist, poet
- Field
- Science
- Genres
- Platonic dialogue
- Languages
- Ancient Greek
- Wikipedia editions
- 302
Did you know
41
Was 41 when first scholarch of the Platonic Academy (387 BC).
80
Lived to 80.
187
One of 187 people in the Index born in Athens, with Pericles.
302
Has a Wikipedia article in 302 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 387 BC–347 BCScholarch of the Platonic Academy
Connections
Plato
- FatherAriston of Athens
- MotherPerictione
- SiblingPotone
- SiblingAdeimantus of Collytus
- SiblingGlaucon
- SiblingAntiphon
2 have a profile here.
Notable works
Notable works
- Crito
- Euthyphro
- Phaedo
- Euthydemus
- Protagoras
- Timaeus
- Gorgias
- Meno
- Apology
- Charmides
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