About Theopompus
Lived 450 BC – 400 BC. Theopompus was a Greek playwright, comedy writer and writer.
Theopompus (Ancient Greek: Θεόπομπος) was an Athenian poet of the Greek Old Comedy, the son of Theodectus or Theodorus. He produced 24 plays.
Surviving Titles and Fragments Twenty titles, along with ninety seven associated fragments, are all that survive of Theopompus' work.
Admetus Althea Aphrodite Batyle Peace (Eirene) Hedychares Theseus Callaeschrus Barmaids (Kapelides) The Mede Nemea Odysseus Children (Paides) Pamphile Pantaleon Penelope Sirens Female Soldiers (Stratiotides) Teisamenus Phineus
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Theopompus?
Athenian poet of Middle Comedy
When was Theopompus born?
Theopompus was born in 450 BC in Athens.
When did Theopompus die?
Theopompus died in 400 BC.
What was Theopompus's occupation?
Theopompus was a playwright, comedy writer and writer.
What nationality was Theopompus?
Theopompus was Greek.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Theopompus (comic poet)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Theopompus. https://biography.guide/theopompus-playwright/
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