Ariston

ancient Greek tragic poet, son of Sophocles
Person human Q11906545
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Ariston

Summary

Ariston is a human[1]. He worked as a tragedy writer[2].

Key Facts

  • Ariston's father was Sophocles[3].
  • A child of Ariston was Sophocles the Younger[4].
  • Ariston worked as a tragedy writer[2].
  • Ariston is recorded as male[5].
  • Ariston's instance of is recorded as human[6].
  • Ariston's given name is recorded as Ariston[7].
  • Ariston's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[8].
  • Ariston's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Ancient Greek[9].
  • Ariston's sibling is recorded as Iophon[10].

Body

Origins and Family

Ariston's father was Sophocles[3].

Career and Affiliations

Ariston worked as a tragedy writer[2].

Personal Life

A child of Ariston was Sophocles the Younger[4].

FAQs

Who were Ariston's parents?

Ariston's father was Sophocles[3].

What did Ariston do for work?

Ariston worked as tragedy writer[2].

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  1. 9w ago · Digitalphilologist · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Lagl author id urn:cts:greekLit:lagl0867
    Father Sophocles
    Instance of human
    Occupation tragedy writer
    + 9 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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