# Sempronius — Timon of Athens character guide

> Sempronius in Timon of Athens by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0011-act-iii-scene-iv

## Who they are

Another of Timon's false friends who refuses to help him in his time of need.

## Relationships

### [Timon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/timon_of_athens_se/characters/timon)

_social_

Sempronius is one of Timon's false friends who refuses to lend him money when asked.

### [Timon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/timon_of_athens_se/characters/timon)

_social_

Sempronius is one of Timon's false friends who refuses to lend him money when asked.

## In the story

### [Scene III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/timon_of_athens_se/chapters/act-iii-scene-iii)

Refuses to help Timon, offended that he was not the first approached for aid.

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