Sophocles Quick Facts

Sophocles Second of the three greatest ancient Greek writers of tragedy. Full Name: Sophocles Birth: 496 B.C. ? Death: 406 B.C. ? Cause of death: ? Place of Death: Athens Place of Birth: Colonus Hippius (now part of Athens) Buried at: Family tomb near Deceleia Father: Sophillus Mother:...

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Geoffrey Chaucer Quick Facts

Geoffrey Chaucer 14th century English poet, philosopher, courtier, civil servant and diplomat. Full Name: Geoffrey Chaucer Also Known as: Father of English Literature Birth: 1343? Death: 1400? Cause of death: ? Place of Death: ? Place of Birth: London, England? Buried at: Westminster...

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Matthew Arnold Quick Facts

Matthew Arnold Leading English poet, literary & social critic, and essayist of the Victorian age. Full Name: Matthew Arnold Birth: December 24, 1822 Death: April 15, 1888 Cause of death: Heart Failure Place of Death: Liverpool Place of Birth: Laleham, Middlesex Buried at: All Saints'...

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