Chilon of Sparta

GPTKB entity

Statements (26)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:philosopher
One of the Seven Sages of Greece
Ephor
gptkbp:birthPlace gptkb:Sparta
gptkbp:citizenship gptkb:Sparta
gptkbp:diedIn gptkb:Sparta
c. 520 BC
gptkbp:father gptkb:Damagetus
gptkbp:floruit 6th century BC
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Chilon of Sparta
gptkbp:influenced Spartan constitution
gptkbp:knownFor gptkb:Laconic_sayings
Political reforms in Sparta
gptkbp:legacy Influence on Spartan education
Reforms to ephorate in Sparta
gptkbp:memberOf gptkb:Seven_Sages_of_Greece
gptkbp:notableWork Maxims
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:philosopher
politician
gptkbp:said Control your tongue
Do not desire the impossible
Do not speak evil of the dead
Honor old age
Prefer punishment to disgraceful gain
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sparta
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5