Important figures in Ancient history by letter - “A”

Ancient Greek writer, known as the father of tragedies

Right hand man, good friend and general of Augustus who defeated Antony and Cleopatra at the battle of Actium

Egyptian pharaoh who converted the whole kingdom to a monotheistic religion centered on the god Aten

King of the Visigoths and famous sacker of Rome

Macedonian king and general who conquered Persia and began the Hellenistic age

Predecessor and father of the pharaoh 3 rows above, tomb discovered in 1799 by Napoleon’s army

Credited with inventing the gnomon on the sundial and drawing the first world map

Philosopher and student of the above, believed everything was made of air

Ancient greek scientist and mathematician who said “Eureka!”

Ancient Greek playwright known for satire and comedies

Famous philosopher, tutor of the Macedonian king 6 rows above

Famous king of the Mauryan dynasty

Hunnic king, warlord, and plunderer known as “the Scourge of God”

North African Christian philosopher sometimes called a saint, who theorized on original sin and predestination

Heir of Julius Caesar and first emperor of Rome