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Socrates was the famous Greek philosopher and teacher who was forced to drink poison as an enemy of the state.

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Which famous greek philosopher was forced to drink poison?

Socrates was the famous Greek philosopher who was forced to drink poison, specifically hemlock, as a result of his conviction for impiety and corrupting the youth of Athens.


What famous philosopher was sentenced to death by poison?

Socrates was sentenced to death by drinking hemlock.


The ancient Athenian teacher and philosopher who was accused of corrupting the youth was?

Socrates was the ancient Athenian teacher and philosopher who was accused of corrupting the youth. He was brought to trial and sentenced to death by drinking poison hemlock in 399 BCE.


What Greek philosopher killed himself with hemlock?

This was Socrates who was forced to take hemlock, a deadly poison.


Who was a Greek philosopher condemned to death for heretical teaching?

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Which Greek philosopher was put to death with a poison made hemlock?

Socrates was the Greek philosopher who was put to death by drinking poison hemlock. He was sentenced to death in 399 BC in Athens after being found guilty of corrupting the youth and impiety.


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Why was socrates forced to drink poison?

Socrates was forced to drink poison, hemlock, because he was found guilty of corrupting the youth of Athens and impiety towards the city's gods. He refused to flee the city or accept exile, choosing instead to abide by the decision of the court and uphold his principles of justice and obedience to the law.