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Themistocles
Themistocles was an Athenian politician and general. He was one of a new breed of non-aristocratic politicians who rose to prominence in the early years of the Athenian democracy. As a politician, Themistocles was a populist, having the support of lower-class Athenians, and generally being at odds with the Athenian nobility. Elected archon in 493 BC, he convinced the polis to increase the naval po…
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politics · Athenian politician and general (c. 524–459 BC) · politician · soldier · also Themistocles, Themistokles
Born 524 BC · Died 459 BC · Q179552
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2026· 3 entries
Wall Street Journal: ‘Themistocles’ Review: Loyalty Sullied By Ambition
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The New Criterion: Themistocles’ gambit
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PBS: Themistocles' Ostracism
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PBS: Themistocles' Ostracism, from The Greeks documentary
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