496 BC Historical Timeline & Archive

Explore biographies of historical figures born or commemorated in 496 BC from the 2Day Chrono-Wiki encyclopedia.

Notable Figures in 496 BC (2)

Sophocles (Born: -496) — Master of Athenian Tragedy, Sophocles defined dramatic structure and enduring human conflict.
Sun Tzu (Died: -496) — Foundational Chinese military strategist, author of The Art of War.