Aristides
Athenian general and statesman (530–468 BC) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Aristides (/ˌærɪˈstaɪdiːz/ ARR-ih-STY-deez; Greek: Ἀριστείδης, translit. Aristeídēs, Attic Greek: [aristěːdɛːs]; 530–468 BC) was an ancient Athenian statesman. Nicknamed "the Just" (δίκαιος, díkaios), he flourished at the beginning of Athens' Classical period and is remembered for his generalship in the Persian War. The ancient historian Herodotus cited him as "the best and most honourable man in Athens",[1] and he received similarly reverent treatment in Plato's Socratic dialogues.
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Aristides | |
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Native name | Ἀριστείδης |
Born | 530 BC |
Died | 468 BC (aged c. 62) |
Allegiance | Athens |
Years of service | 490 - 479 BC |
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