Critias
Athenian politician (c. 460 – 403 BC) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the work by Plato, see Critias (dialogue).
Critias (/ˈkrɪtiəs/; Greek: Κριτίας, Kritias; c. 460 – 403 BC) was an ancient Athenian poet, philosopher and political leader. He is known today for being a student of Socrates, a writer of some regard, and for becoming the leader of the Thirty Tyrants, who ruled Athens for several months after the conclusion of the Peloponnesian War in 404/403.
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Κριτίας | |
Born | 460 BC |
Died | 403 BC (aged 55-56) |
Known for | Leading member of the Thirty Tyrants |
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