While the birthdates and deathdates of Sappho cannot be precisely identified, it is thought that she was born sometime between 630BC and 612BC, and died around 570BC.
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From one account Sappho was reported to have three brothers: Erigyius (Eurygius), Larichus and the eldest, Charaxus. No birthdates are known for them.
Sappho the Lesbian. This refers to where she lived, the isle of Lesbos. ___ She is generally referred to as Sappho of Lesbos.
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Sappho lived on the Greek island on Lesbos. This is where the term "Lesbian" comes from. And since Sappho was one of history's most famous lesbians, the term "Sapphic" which refers to lesbian-related literature, is commonly used.