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Themistocles

American

[thuh-mis-tuh-kleez] / θəˈmɪs təˌkliz /

noun

527?–460? b.c., Athenian statesman.

Themistocles British

/ θəˈmɪstəˌkliːz /

noun

?527–?460 _bc , Athenian statesman, who was responsible for the Athenian victory against the Persians at Salamis (480). He was ostracized in 470

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Themistocles led the Athenian navy to victory against Persia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

Around the time Themistocles became a chief magistrate in 493, a developing concept was isonomia: equality before the law.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

There, for the second time, Themistocles Zombas was buried — this time in his hometown — in November 1947.

From Washington Post • May 30, 2022

"Traditional cast iron is prone to rusting. Seasoning will help to prevent that. As you season more and more, it will also create a naturally nonstick surface," explains Themistocles.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2022

It is generally believed that the sport was made popular by Themistocles.

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