Meletus

Chief accuser of Socrates, tragic poet

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Also known as Meletos · Meletus the Younger · Meletus Junior

Birthplace: Athens
Citizenship: Classical Athens
Occupation: tragedy writer
Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek

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Meletus, a citizen of Athens in the Classical Era, came from the Pithus deme and has become known for his prosecuting role in the trial – and eventual execution – of the philosopher Socrates in 399 BCE.

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Sex or gender: male
Time period: classical antiquity
Name in native language: Μέλητος
Father: Meletus I
Writing language: Ancient Greek

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