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Sophroniscus


 

Sophroniscus, husband of Phaenarete, was the father of the philosopher Socrates.

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Phaenarete - Socrates

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Little is known about Sophroniscus, and his relationship with his son Socrates. Plato writes in his Miaetetus that Sophroniscus is an Athenian citizen, born in the borough of Alopece. Sophroniscus was by trade a sculptor, and enjoyed some margin of success.

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Plato - Alopece

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Sophroniscus was a close friend of a son of Aristides the Just, which allowed Socrates to become familiar with members of the circle of Pericles.

Related Topics:
Aristides - Pericles

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