Simonides of Ceos

Master Greek lyric poet, famed for simple style and witty observations.

Chronology: 556 BC – 468 BC

Origins & Early Journey

Zuo Qiuming — Contemporary (Born in -556) (-556): Influential Chinese historian and literary figure of the Spring and Autumn period.
Stesichorus — Contemporary figure (Died in -555) (-555): A prominent 6th-century BC Greek lyric poet, known for epic narrative in lyric meters.
Miltiades — Contemporary figure (Born in -554) (-554): Prominent Athenian general and statesman, best known for his role at the Battle of Marathon.
Cambyses II — Contemporary figure (Born in -559) (-559): Second King of Kings of the Achaemenid Empire, known for conquering Egypt.
Solon — Contemporary figure (Died in -560) (-560): Archaic Athenian statesman credited with laying the foundations for Athenian democracy.
Thespis — Contemporary figure (Died in -560) (-560): The foundational Greek actor credited with inventing the dramatic arts and tragedy.
Nebuchadnezzar II — Contemporary figure (Died in -561) (-561): Great King of Babylon, founder of the Neo-Babylonian Empire's zenith.
Zoroaster — Contemporary figure (Died in -551) (-551): Iranian prophet and spiritual founder of Zoroastrianism, author of the Gathas.
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