Socrates
How does Socrates die?
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haniya.haque@kcd.org
Last updated by
Jill W
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Socrates dies as a result of drinking hemlock, his punishment for "refusing to recognize the gods recognized by the state" and for "corrupting the youth." It was self-administered.