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- NAME: Plato
- OCCUPATION: Philosopher, Writer
- BIRTH DATE: c. 424 BCE
- DEATH DATE: c. 347 BCE
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Athens, Greece
- PLACE OF DEATH: Athens, Greece
- AKA: Aristocles
- AKA: Platon
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Ancient Greek philosopher Plato founded the Academy and is the author of philosophical works of unparalleled influence in Western thought.
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