Menander
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Menander
Summary
Menander is a human[1]. He was born in Kephisia[2]. He was born on 340 BC[3]. He passed away in Freattyda[4]. He died on 292 BC[5]. He worked as a comedy writer[6], poet[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (831 views/month, #7,099 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Menander was born in Kephisia[2].
- Menander died in Freattyda[4].
- Menander was born on 340 BC[3].
- Menander was born on 342 BC[10].
- Menander was born on 342 BC[11].
- Menander died on 292 BC[5].
- Menander died on 291 BC[12].
- Menander died on 290 BC[13].
- Menander is buried at Tomb of Menander, Athens[14].
- Menander's father was Diopeithes[15].
- Menander's mother was Hegesistrata[16].
- Menander held citizenship in Classical Athens[17].
- Ancient Greek was Menander's native language[18].
- Menander worked as a comedy writer[6].
- Menander worked as a poet[7].
- Menander worked as a writer[8].
- Menander's education included a stint at peripatetic school[19].
- A notable work attributed to Menander is Dyskolos[20].
- A notable work attributed to Menander is Aspis[21].
- A notable work attributed to Menander is Encheiridion[22].
- A notable work attributed to Menander is Epitrepontes[23].
- A notable work attributed to Menander is Misoumenos[24].
- A notable work attributed to Menander is Perikeiromene[25].
- Menander received the Lenaia[26].
- Menander is recorded as male[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Menander was born in Kephisia[2]. Recorded date of birth include 340 BC[3] and 342 BC[10]. His father was Diopeithes[15]. His mother was Hegesistrata[16]. Ancient Greek was his native language[18].
Education
Menander was educated at peripatetic school[19]. Studied under Alexis[28], a comedy writer[29], -0372–-0270[30], of Classical Athens[31] and Theophrastus[32], a botanist[33], -0371–-0287[34], of Classical Athens[35], specialised in botany[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include comedy writer[6], poet[7], and writer[8].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Dyskolos[20], a dramatic work[37]; Aspis[21], a dramatic work[38]; Encheiridion[22], a dramatic work[39], founded in -0350[40]; Epitrepontes[23], a dramatic work[41]; Misoumenos[24], a dramatic work[42]; and Perikeiromene[25], a dramatic work[43].
Recognition
Menander received the Lenaia[26].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include 292 BC[5], 291 BC[12], and 290 BC[13]. Menander passed away in Freattyda[4]. The cause of death was drowning[44]. Burial took place at Tomb of him, Athens[14].
Why It Matters
Menander ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (831 views/month, #7,099 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
Works attributed to him include Dyskolos[47], a dramatic work[48]; Samia[49], a dramatic work[50]; Epitrepontes[51], a dramatic work[52]; Aspis[53], a dramatic work[54]; Perikeiromene[55], a dramatic work[56]; and Misoumenos[57], a dramatic work[58].
FAQs
Where was Menander born?
Menander was born in Kephisia[2].
Where did Menander die?
Menander died in Freattyda[4].
Who were Menander's parents?
Menander's father was Diopeithes[15]. Menander's mother was Hegesistrata[16].
What did Menander do for work?
Menander worked as comedy writer[6], poet[7], and writer[8].
Where did Menander go to school?
Menander was educated at peripatetic school[19].
What awards did Menander receive?
Honors received include Lenaia[26].