Who Was Alive

Were Aeschylus and Parmenides alive at the same time?

Yes. Aeschylus and Parmenides were alive at the same time, from 515–510 BC to c. 470 BC.

Aeschylus

Ancient Athenian playwright

Born 525 BC · died 456 BC

Parmenides

Late 6th/early 5th century BC Greek pre-Socratic philosopher

Born 515–510 BC · died c. 470 BC

Aeschylus and Parmenides in bold, with some of their best-known contemporaries. Drag across to see the age each reached in any year. Faded ends mark uncertain dates.