Aeschylus – Biography

c. 525 BC

Aeschylus is born in Eleusis, Greece.

c. 498 BC

Aeschylus begins studying the art of tragedy in Athens.

c. 472 BC

Aeschylus wins his first victory at the Dionysia festival with his play 'The Persians'.

c. 458 BC

Aeschylus' play 'The Oresteia' premieres, establishing him as one of the greatest tragedians of ancient Greece.

c. 456 BC

Aeschylus fights in the Battle of Salamis against the Persians.

c. 456 BC

Aeschylus' work continues to be studied and performed, contributing to the development of theatre and dramatic storytelling for centuries to come.