Socrates was born around 470 BC and lived until 399 BC. He was born in Athens, Greece. His views in Philosophy came from his own Socratic Method, which is used by asking a series of questions to create more ideas. Socrates is not know for writings because he was against it and worried that "reliance on writing would erode memory." Due to Athenian law, Socrates worked in the armored infantry. Socrates had three children with his wife, Xanthippe. She did not approve of his second occupation as a philosopher. She didn't think it supported his family. Eventually, Socrates was tried for his "corrupting the youth" and ignoring their gods. Even though he did have a large amount of supporters, they were not enough because he was voted as guilty. He even was given a chance to escape, but he was brave and would not allow it. He is now looked upon as a hero for facing death, and also for standing up for his beliefs and not backing down.
Sources: http://www.biography.com/people/socrates-9488126#philosopher, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socrates
Quote came from: http://outofthejungle.blogspot.com/2007/11/socrates-objections-to-writing.html
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