About Timon of Athens

Timon of Athens was a citizen of Athens whose reputation for misanthropy grew to legendary status. According to the historian Plutarch, Timon lived during the era of the Peloponnesian War.

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Occupation: philosopher
Citizenship: Classical Athens
Born: 500 BC

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Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image by engraving by Isaac Taylor (1730–1807) after painting by Henry Howard (1796–1847) via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

Timon of Athens

ancient Athenian misanthrope

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