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 …

Themistocles was an Athenian politician and naval strategist who was the creator of Athenian sea power and the chief saviour of Greece from subjection to the Persian empire at the Battle of …

Mar 3, 2016 · Themistocles (circa 524 - circa 460 BCE) was an Athenian statesman and general (strategos) whose emphasis on naval power and military skills were instrumental during the …

Oct 30, 2024 · Themistocles was one of ancient Greece’s most prominent politicians and military leaders. He was instrumental in securing Athens’ survival and shaping the course of Greek …

Jan 7, 2025 · Themistocles stood as one of the most remarkable leaders of ancient Athens, his legacy defined by a combination of visionary strategy, political acumen, and military brilliance. …

But Themistocles, sleeping in the middle of the day, saw the Mother of the gods appear to him in a dream and say unto him, "Themistocles, keep back from the Lion's-head, for fear you fall …

Themistocles was a significant figure in ancient Greek history, known primarily for his leadership during the Persian Wars and his pivotal role in the development of Athenian democracy.

Themistocles, however, proposed to use the money to build warships. The war between Athens and Aegina had already lasted several years, and Themistocles argued that the Athenian …

Upon the invasion of Greece by Xerxes, Themistocles was appointed to the command of the Athenian fleet; and to his energy, prudence, foresight, and courage the Greeks mainly owed …

Themistocles (c. 524–459 bce), Athenian politician, was a member of the ancient Lycomid family but by a non-Athenian mother.