Birthdate: 0525 BC
Birthplace: Eleusis, Greece
Died: 0456 BC
Aeschylus, an ancient Greek tragedian hailed as the father of tragedy, transformed the genre by introducing conflict among characters and increasing the number of characters on stage. He presented plays in trilogies, with his Oresteia as the sole surviving example. Aeschylus’ works frequently mirrored current events, like the Persian Wars. Although only seven of his approximately 70 to 90 plays remain, his impact on Greek drama was significant, shaping tragedy for future generations.
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