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Thucydides
5th-century BC Athenian historian and general.
The record
Thucydides was a 5th-century BC Athenian historian and general. Born in 460 BC in Halimous, Thucydides died in 395 BC in Athens.
Positions held include Athenian strategos (-424–-423). Notable works include History of the Peloponnesian War.
With a Wikipedia article in 133 languages, Thucydides is No. 3,102 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 460 BC, Halimous
- Died
- 395 BC, Athens
- Country
- Classical Athens
- Known as
- Historian, writer
- Field
- Science
- Languages
- Ancient Greek
- Wikipedia editions
- 133
Did you know
36
Was 36 when first athenian strategos (424 BC).
65
Lived to 65.
133
Has a Wikipedia article in 133 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 424 BC–423 BCAthenian strategos
Connections
Thucydides
- FatherOlorus
Notable works
Notable works
- History of the Peloponnesian War
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