He was one of the ten Athenian generals at the Battle of Marathon. Along with Cimon he shared command of the allied Greek fleet that was sent to Asia Minor to free the colonies from Persian domination. In 483 BCE, he was banished from Athens for disa
He was one of the ten Athenian generals at the Battle of Marathon. Along with Cimon he shared command of the allied Greek fleet that was sent to Asia Minor to free the colonies from Persian domination. In 483 BCE, he was banished from Athens for disagreeing with the naval policy of Themistocles, but was recalled when the Persians invaded under Xerxes I. He led the Athenians to victory against the Persians at the Battle of Plataea in 479 BCE. FTP, identify this Athenian statesman known as "the Just," who played an instrumental role in the formation of the Delian League.
He was one of the ten Athenian generals at the Battle of Marathon.
{Aristides}