Antiphon
Half-brother of Plato
About Antiphon
Lived 450 BC – 400 BC. Antiphon was a Greek.
Antiphon was a man of ancient Greece who was the youngest brother of the philosopher Plato. Born between 423 BCE and 413 BCE to Plato's mother Perictione and her second husband, Pyrilampes, he is referenced in the dialogue Parmenides, in which he is said to have given up philosophy to devote most of his time to horses.
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Important facts
People in Antiphon's life
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Antiphon?
half-brother of Plato
When was Antiphon born?
Antiphon was born in 450 BC.
When did Antiphon die?
Antiphon died in 400 BC.
What nationality was Antiphon?
Antiphon was Greek.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Antiphon (brother of Plato)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Antiphon. https://biography.guide/antiphon-qf37e6191/
MLA: "Antiphon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/antiphon-qf37e6191/.
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