A LIFE’S WORK

From biology to literary theory, Aristotle studied numerous subjects

384 BCE

Aristotle was born in Stagira, northern Greece.

367 BCE

When he was 17 years old, Aristotle enrolled at Plato’s Academy in Athens.

347 BCE

Aristotle travelled the coast of Asia Minor, carrying out marine biology research.

343 BCE

King Philip II summoned Aristotle to tutor his son, Alexander the Great.

335 BCE

Aristotle returned to Athens to set up his own school, called the Lyceum.

335 BCE

He completed one of his earliest surviving works, Poetics, which analyses the purpose of poetry.

325 BCE

Aristotle had a relationship with his concubine Herpyllis. Historians think Aristotle’s lecture notes, Nicomachean Ethics, were dedicated to their son Nicomachus.

322 BCE

Aristotle died in Euboea, north of Athens, and was buried next to his wife.