... . Plato was one of Socrates' students until Socrates was put to death for his beliefs. Plato then traveled to Italy. When he returned, Plato founded the Academy, Europe's first school. There, Plato taught and learned for the rest of his life. Pindar was actually born in Thebes, but lived in Greece for most of his life. He began his career by writing ... a victory ode for a couple whose son won an Olympic game. From there, Pindar was hired to write odes for monarchs and nobles until he died. Homer is ... . Although he won these prestigious awards, he was disliked during his lifetime, but ...

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