Who was sophocles parents?

Answer 1

There is little known about the time that Sophocles was born or his parents. His father's name was Sophilus, but other than his mother being a midwife, no other details are known.

Answer 2

Sophocles' parents were Sophilus, a wealthy merchant, and his wife. Sophocles was born in Colonus, a village outside Athens, around 496 BC.