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] and poet[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]
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[9].
- Menander was born on 342 BC[10].
- Menander died on 292 BC[5].
- Menander died on 291 BC[11].
- Menander died on 290 BC[12].
- Menander is buried at Tomb of Menander, Athens[13].
- Menander's father was Diopeithes[14].
- Menander's mother was Hegesistrata[15].
- Menander held citizenship in Classical Athens[16].
- Ancient Greek was Menander's native language[17].
- Menander worked as a comedy writer[6].
- Menander worked as a poet[7].
- Menander was educated at peripatetic school[18].
- A notable work attributed to Menander is Dyskolos[19].
- A notable work attributed to Menander is Aspis[20].
- A notable work attributed to Menander is Encheiridion[21].
- A notable work attributed to Menander is Epitrepontes[22].
- A notable work attributed to Menander is Misoumenos[23].
- A notable work attributed to Menander is Perikeiromene[24].
- Menander received the Lenaia[25].
- Menander is recorded as male[26].
- Menander's instance of is recorded as human[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Menander was born in Kephisia[2]. Recorded date of birth include 340 BC[3] and 342 BC[9]. His father was Diopeithes[14]. His mother was Hegesistrata[15]. Ancient Greek was his native language[17].
Education
Menander was educated at peripatetic school[18]. 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] and poet[7].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Dyskolos[19], a dramatic work[37]; Aspis[20], a dramatic work[38]; Encheiridion[21], a dramatic work[39], founded in -0350[40]; Epitrepontes[22], a dramatic work[41]; Misoumenos[23], a dramatic work[42]; and Perikeiromene[24], a dramatic work[43].
Recognition
Menander received the Lenaia[25].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include 292 BC[5], 291 BC[11], and 290 BC[12]. Menander passed away in Freattyda[4]. The cause of death was drowning[44]. Burial took place at Tomb of him, Athens[13].
Why It Matters
Menander has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
Works attributed to him include Samia[46], a dramatic work[47]; Perikeiromene[48], a dramatic work[49]; Epitrepontes[50], a dramatic work[51]; Sikyonioi[52], a dramatic work[53]; Dyskolos[54], a dramatic work[55]; and Aspis[56], a dramatic work[57].
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[14]. Menander's mother was Hegesistrata[15].
What did Menander do for work?
Menander worked as comedy writer[6] and poet[7].
Where did Menander go to school?
Menander was educated at peripatetic school[18].
What awards did Menander receive?
Honors received include Lenaia[25].