Sophocles, approximately 496 BCE-approximately 406 BCE

Greek playright born in Colonus near Athens

HMML ID
247125211461
PURL
https://w3id.org/haf/person/247125211461
LC name
Sophocles
HMML name
Sophocles, approximately 496 BCE-approximately 406 BCE
HMML native script
Σοφοκλῆς
Library of Congress
https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79127755
VIAF
https://viaf.org/viaf/101760867

Variants

  • Sofokl
  • Sofokles
  • Sofoklis
  • Sophokles
  • Sophoklēs
  • Sófocles
  • Sūfūklīs
  • سوفوكليس

Name elements

Given names
Sophocles

Personal information

Birth date
-0496~
Death date
-0406~
Centuries
5th century BCE
Gender
Males
Associated countries
Associated places
Occupations
Fields of activity
Languages

Preferred citation

"Sophocles, approximately 496 BCE-approximately 406 BCE." HMML Authority File. Hill Museum & Manuscript Library. Last modified August 26, 2024. https://w3id.org/haf/person/247125211461

Change notes

Date added
2024-08-13
Last edited
2024-08-26