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Socrates was married to a young wife called Xanthippe by whom he had three sons. She did indeed give him a hard time.

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What is a famous quotation from Socrates?

Socrates said, "My advice to you is get married: if you find a good wife you'll be happy; if not, you'll become a philosopher."


Is Socrates single?

No, Socrates is not single.


When did socrates get married?

He got married around 300BC and died in 399BC


Who was socrates married to?

Xanthippe


Who was hypatia spouse?

Hypatia, the ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher, was not married and remained unmarried throughout her life.


Did Plato or Socrates ever get married?

Yes. Socrates married Xanthippe, the "town shrew". It is unclear who Plato married, though he did have children.


Did Socrates get married and have kids?

Yes, Socrates was married to Xanthippe and they had three sons together. His family life and relationships are not well-documented, as much of what is known about Socrates comes from the accounts of his students, most notably Plato.


Did Socrates get married?

Socrates was married to the legendary Xanthippe (shocking isn't it?), a younger woman famous for her sharp tongue and said to be the only person to have beaten Socrates in an argument. Her name is now synonymous with a shrewish wife.AnswerSocrates was married to the legendary Xanthippe, a younger woman famous for her sharp tongue and said to be the only person to have beaten Socrates in an argument. Her name is now synonymous with a shrewish wife. Socrates was married to Xanthippe and had one son with her. At the same time he had a girlfriend named Myrto. He had two sons with Myrto. Some writters claim at last he married Myrto.Xanthippe may have become such a nagging and shrew wife because Socrates wouldn't except money for his philosophy meetings. This left them broke to properly raise a family.


Who was xanthippe?

Xanthippe was an ancient Greek woman, best known as the wife of the philosopher Socrates. She is often depicted as a shrewish figure in historical accounts, particularly in works by later writers, although some scholars suggest this portrayal may be exaggerated or unfair. Xanthippe and Socrates are said to have had three children together, and she is often associated with the challenges of being married to a man dedicated to philosophy and public discourse. Her name has since become synonymous with nagging or difficult wives in Western literature.


What if Severus was married to a muggle what will the kids be?

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Did Socrates have a wife and children?

Socrates had a wife namedXanthippe. She had one son.


Who was hypatias husband?

Hypatia, the ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician, was never married. She devoted her life to academia and teaching, and was known for her contributions to mathematics and philosophy.