-Born in 675 B.C. (approximate date)
-Died in 634 B.C. (approximate date) in battle
-Lived in Thaso
About his Writing
Archilochus' writing reflects his life as a soldier and his bad experience with engagement (see information below). His feelings and personal experiences were the theme of many of his poems. He also wrote about poverty, although he was not poor. He is credited with developing the elegiac couplet and the iambic form. His poetry was performed at ceremonies such as military reviews and funerals.
Other Information about his Life
Archilochus was not only a poet, but also a soldier. He was at one time engaged to Neobule, but Neobule's father changed his mind and agreed to let someone else marry her. Archilochus then did all he could to destroy the reputations of Neobule and her father.
Links to more information about Archilochus
From: departments.cvuhs.org
aoidoi.org
archaeonia.com
britannica.com