Socrates

Socrates
470 BC- born, son of a sculptor
431 BC- Peloponnesian War begins
418 BC- Socrates fights in Battle of Mantinea as a armed soldier. He was about 52.The battle was lost.
404 BC- Peloponnesian War ends.
399 BC- Socrates is executed. He was around 70-71 years old.

Biography

Socrates was considered one of the wisest Greek philosophers during the Peloponnesian War. He was most famous for his sayings, his method of discussion or dialogue, and "Socratic irony." he actively participated in Athenian democracy. He served in the Peloponnesian War. His life came to and end when he ingested poison hemlock, in fulfillment of his death sentence.