Nicias

[nish-ee-uh s]

noun

died 413 b.c., Athenian statesman and general.

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Historical Examples of nicias

The second extends from the peace of Nicias to the massacre of Melos.
Stories from Thucydides
H. L. Havell
The first of these periods lasted for ten years, down to the peace of Nicias.
Stories from Thucydides
H. L. Havell
Yet for some time Nicias made no attempt to interrupt its progress.
Stories from Thucydides
H. L. Havell
On no other condition, added Nicias, would he undertake the command.
Stories from Thucydides
H. L. Havell
The vigilance and activity of Nicias never relaxed for a moment.
Stories from Thucydides
H. L. Havell

British Dictionary definitions for nicias

Nicias

noun

died 414 bc, Athenian statesman and general. He ended the first part of the Peloponnesian War by making peace with Sparta (421)

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