Miltiades
c540–488? b.c., Athenian general.
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Nevertheless, it is said that Miltiades snapped them out of their rejoicing mode, and the tired army once again force-marched back to defend their home city by the evening of that day itself.
Battle of Marathon: The Decisive Clash That Saved Ancient Greece | Dattatreya Mandal | September 11, 2022 | Realm of HistoryAt last Miltiades proposed a plan which might succeed, provided there was but one chief, and all obeyed him well.
The Story of the Greeks | H. A. GuerberMiltiades was not rich enough to raise this large sum of money, so he died in prison.
The Story of the Greeks | H. A. GuerberSome time after, when he saw that Miltiades was beginning to misuse his power, he openly showed his dislike.
The Story of the Greeks | H. A. GuerberThe people then remembered Miltiades, and bitterly regretted his death, and their ingratitude, which had been its real cause.
The Story of the Greeks | H. A. Guerber
Miltiades was a big gobbler now, and had a right to be named Ishmael, for his hand was against all men.
British Dictionary definitions for Miltiades
/ (mɪlˈtaɪəˌdiːz) /
?540–?489 bc, Athenian general, who defeated the Persians at Marathon (490)
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