Aristophanes

Classical Athenian comic playwright (c. 446 – c. 386 BC)
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Aristophanes
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Aristophanes was born in 448 BC in Classical Athens [1][2][3] and died on January 1, 1 BC in Classical Athens [2][4][3]. He was a comedy writer, playwright, poet, and writer [5][3][4][6], active in the field of literature and drama . His work is associated with the movement known as Old Comedy [7][4].

His writings contributed significantly to the dramatic traditions of Classical Athens, focusing on satirical and humorous themes characteristic of Old Comedy [7][4]. As a playwright and poet, he produced works that reflected the social and political concerns of his time through the medium of comedy [5][3][4][6]. He remained active in the literary and dramatic circles of Athens throughout his life .

Aristophanes lived and worked entirely within Classical Athens, from his birth in 448 BC until his death on January 1, 1 BC [1][2][3][2][4][3]. His legacy is tied to the genre of Old Comedy, which defined his contributions to literature and drama [7][4]. He is remembered as a writer whose output spanned multiple roles within the theatrical arts [5][3][4][6].

Aristophanes

Summary

Aristophanes is a human[1]. His place of birth was Classical Athens[2]. He was born on 448 BC[3]. He died in Classical Athens[4]. He died on January 1, 386 BC[5]. He worked as a comedy writer[6], playwright[7], poet[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,347 views/month, #6,534 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Classical Athens[2], Aristophanes…
  • Aristophanes passed away in Classical Athens[4].
  • Aristophanes was born on 448 BC[3].
  • Aristophanes was born on 444 BC[11].
  • Aristophanes was born on 450 BC[12].
  • Aristophanes was born on January 1, 446 BC[13].
  • Aristophanes was born on 445 BC[14].
  • Aristophanes died on January 1, 386 BC[5].
  • Aristophanes died on 385 BC[15].
  • Aristophanes died on 388 BC[16].
  • Aristophanes's father was Philippus[17].
  • A child of Aristophanes was Araros[18].
  • Aristophanes held citizenship in Classical Athens[19].
  • Aristophanes's professions included comedy writer[6].
  • Aristophanes's professions included playwright[7].
  • Aristophanes's professions included poet[8].
  • Aristophanes worked as a writer[9].
  • Aristophanes's field of work was literature[20].
  • Aristophanes's field of work was drama[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Aristophanes is The Acharnians[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Aristophanes is The Birds[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Aristophanes is The Clouds[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Aristophanes is Assemblywomen[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Aristophanes is The Frogs[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Aristophanes is The Knights[27].

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: GR[29]

  • Ended / dissolved: 0386[30]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 38c84aa8-d33f-4c33-bea2-56b016581f5f[31]

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Origins and Family

Aristophanes's place of birth was Classical Athens[2]. Recorded date of birth include 448 BC[3], 444 BC[11], 450 BC[12], January 1, 446 BC[13], and 445 BC[14]. His father was Philippus[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include comedy writer[6], playwright[7], poet[8], and writer[9]. Fields of work include literature[20], a type of arts[32] and drama[21], a literary mode[33].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Acharnians[22], a dramatic work[34], founded in -0425[35]; The Birds[23], a dramatic work[36]; The Clouds[24], a dramatic work[37]; Assemblywomen[25], a dramatic work[38]; The Frogs[26], a dramatic work[39]; and The Knights[27], a dramatic work[40].

Personal Life

A child of Aristophanes was Araros[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 386 BC[5], 385 BC[15], and 388 BC[16]. Aristophanes died in Classical Athens[4].

Why It Matters

Aristophanes ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,347 views/month, #6,534 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

He has been cited as an influence by Plato[43], a philosopher[44], -0427–-0347[45], of Classical Athens[46], specialised in philosophy[47]; Heinrich Heine[48], a poet[49], 1797–1856[50], of Kingdom of Prussia[51], specialised in creative and professional writing[52]; and Charles Maurice Donnay[53], a writer[54], 1859–1945[55], of France[56], awarded the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[57].

Works attributed to him include Lysistrata[58], a dramatic work[59], founded in -0412[60]; The Frogs[61], a dramatic work[62]; The Clouds[63], a dramatic work[64]; The Birds[65], a dramatic work[66]; Assemblywomen[67], a dramatic work[68]; and Thesmophoriazusae[69].

FAQs

Where was Aristophanes born?

Born in Classical Athens[2], Aristophanes…

Where did Aristophanes die?

Aristophanes died in Classical Athens[4].

Who were Aristophanes's parents?

Aristophanes's father was Philippus[17].

What did Aristophanes do for work?

Aristophanes worked as comedy writer[6], playwright[7], poet[8], and writer[9].

Who did Aristophanes influence?

Aristophanes has been cited as an influence by Plato[43], Heinrich Heine[48], and Charles Maurice Donnay[53].

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  2. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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