Themistocles
527?–460? b.c., Athenian statesman.
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Themistocles is interesting, as Herodotus realized, precisely because he was not a martial hero.
‘300’ Is a Misleading, Muscle-Bound Travesty of Ancient History | James Romm | March 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThemistocles, who saw through their designs, undertook the task of defeating them with their own weapons.
Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 3 of 8 | VariousVarious adventures are told of Themistocles before he reached the residence of the Persian king.
Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 3 of 8 | VariousAt this last and critical moment Themistocles devised a plan to compel them to remain and face the enemy.
Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 3 of 8 | VariousThemistocles came in his boat to the side of Eurybiades's galley.
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Eurybiades, when this was reported to him, sent to invite Themistocles to come on board.
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British Dictionary definitions for Themistocles
/ (θəˈmɪstəˌkliːz) /
?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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