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Who Was the First Writer of Greek Tragedy?

By N.S. Gill, About.com

Question: Who Was the First Writer of Greek Tragedy?

Answer: Thespis -- after whom we have the word "thespian" for actor -- was the first Greek writer of tragedy. He won the first Greek tragedy contest in 534 B.C. In addition to being the first writer of tragedy, Thespis was also the first actor.

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