Ancient Greek poet and playwright. Born in Athens in 496 B.C.E. Died in 406 B.C.E.
Wrote tragedies. Reformed plays by adding a third speaking character and increasing
the size of the chorus. Author of the trilogy of plays about Oedipus, Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonnus, and Antigone, as well as Ajax, Electra, and Oedipus the King. Biographical information: Oxford Reference (CC).