• was a classical Greek (Athenian) philosophercredited as one of the founders of Western philosophy. 

• Socrates was born circa 470 BC, in Athens, Greece. We know of his life through the writings of his students, including Plato and Xenophon.
• Socrates married Xanthippe, a younger woman, who bore him three sons—Lamprocles, Sophroniscus and Menexenus.
• Athenian law required all able bodied males serve as citizen soldiers, on call for duty from ages 18 until 60.
• ecause these writings had other purposes than reporting his life, it is likely none present a completely accurate picture. However, collectively, they provide a unique and vivid portrayal of Socrates's philosophy and personality.