person
Solon
Athenian statesman and lawgiver (c. 630--560 BC), one of the Seven Sages. Named, with Arcesilaus, among reputed lovers of wine.
Reading notes
- On Tranquility of Mind §17.9 Solon
Solon, Athenian lawgiver, reputed (with Arcesilaus) a lover of wine.
- Moral Letters to Lucilius §14.90.6 Solon
Athenian statesman (early 6th c. BC), one of the Seven Sages, who founded the city's constitution 'on equal justice.'