Archedice
Daughter of Hippias, the 6th-century BC tyrant of Athens
About Archedice
Born 550 BC. Archedice was a Greek.
Archedice , daughter of Hippias the Peisistratid, and given in marriage by him after the death of Hipparchus to Aeantides, son of Hippoclus, the tyrant of Lampsacus.
Archedice is famous for the epitaph given in Thucydides, and ascribed by Aristotle to Simonides, which told that, with father, husband, and sons in sovereign power, still she retained her meekness.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Archedice?
Daughter of Hippias, the 6th-century BC tyrant of Athens
When was Archedice born?
Archedice was born in 550 BC.
When did Archedice die?
Archedice died in Lampsacus.
What nationality was Archedice?
Archedice was Greek.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Archedice. https://biography.guide/archedice/
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