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Sophocles the Younger

Athenian tragedy writer
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Sophocles the Younger

Summary

Sophocles the Younger is a human[1]. He worked as a tragedy writer[2].

Key Facts

  • Sophocles the Younger's father was Ariston[3].
  • Sophocles the Younger held citizenship in Classical Athens[4].
  • Sophocles the Younger's professions included tragedy writer[2].
  • Sophocles the Younger is recorded as male[5].
  • Sophocles the Younger's instance of is recorded as human[6].
  • Sophocles the Younger's floruit is recorded as 400 BC[7].
  • Sophocles the Younger's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[8].
  • Sophocles the Younger's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[9].
  • Sophocles the Younger's writing language is recorded as Ancient Greek[10].

Body

Origins and Family

Sophocles the Younger's father was Ariston[3].

Career and Affiliations

Sophocles the Younger's professions included tragedy writer[2].

FAQs

Who were Sophocles the Younger's parents?

Sophocles the Younger's father was Ariston[3].

What did Sophocles the Younger do for work?

Sophocles the Younger worked as tragedy writer[2].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [3] ↑ . Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Digitalphilologist · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father → Ariston
    Instance of → —
    Described by source → Pauly–Wissowa
    Sex or gender → male
    + 9 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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