Birthdate: 0446 BC
Birthplace: Athens, Greece
Died: 0386 BC
Aristophanes, an influential Ancient Greek comic playwright, is known for his works in Old Attic Comedy. He wrote a total of forty plays, with eleven surviving today as valuable examples of Old Comedy. Referred to as “The Father of Comedy” and “the Prince of Ancient Comedy,” Aristophanes was skilled in ridiculing and satirizing influential figures of his time, such as Cleon. He was known for his ability to convincingly recreate the life of ancient Athens through his works, which were both feared and admired by his contemporaries.
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