Themistocles

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title: Themistocles
text: 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 power of Athens, a recurring theme in his political career. During the first Persian invasion of Greec
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description: Athenian politician and general (c. 524–459 BC)
original url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Themistocles
date created: 2001-11-02T21:55:20Z
date modified: 2024-08-27T07:35:35Z
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