Agathon (architect)

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Agathon ( Greek  Ἀγάθων ) was a Greek architect who worked in the 4th century BC. Was active in Delphi and is mentioned there in several inscriptions. He formed a dynasty of official temple architects in Delphi with his son Agasikrates and his grandson Agathocles . Agathon placed the Temple of Apollo VI in Delphi between 343 and 330 BC. Finished.

Inscriptions

  • Corpus des inscriptions de Delphe (CID) 2, 46 = Fouilles de Delphes (FD) 3, 5, 41–42 (342–340 BC)
  • CID 2, 50 = FD 3, 5, 37 (339 BC)
  • CID 2, 55 = FD 3, 5, 38 (337 BC)
  • CID 2, 62 = FD 3, 5, 25 = Dittenberger, Sylloge inscriptionum Graecarum , 3rd edition, 247 (335/334 BC)
  • CID 2, 81A = FD 3, 5, 62 (333 BC)
  • CID 4, 44 = FD 3, 3, 184 = Sylloge , 3rd edition, 494 (262/261 BC).

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personal data
SURNAME Agathon
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Ἀγάθων (Greek)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Greek architect
DATE OF BIRTH 5th century BC BC or 4th century BC Chr.
PLACE OF BIRTH Delphi
DATE OF DEATH 4th century BC BC or 3rd century BC Chr.