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Themistoklis Dervis
Themistocles was an Athenian soldier and statesman. Themistocles or Themistoklis may also refer to: People * Themistocles Anastasiadis, birth name of Greek journalist Themos Anastasiadis (born 1958) * Themis Cholevas, Themistokles Cholevas (1926–2007), Greek basketball player * Themistoklis Diakidis (1882–1944), Greek high jumper * Themistocles Leftheris (born 1982), American pair skater * Themistoklis Nikolaidis, birth name of Greek footballer Demis Nikolaidis (born 1973) * Themistocles M. Rassias (born 1951), Greek mathematician * Themis Rigas, Themistokles Rigas (1945-1984), Greek footballer * Themistoklis Sophoulis (1860–1949), Greek politician * Saint Themistocles the Martyr of Myra in Lycia, 3rd-century saint * Sir Themistocles Zammit (1864–1935), Maltese archaeologist, historian, professor of chemistry, medical doctor, researcher and writer Ships * , a ship launched as ''Moraitis'' in 1907 and renamed ''Themistocles'' in 1908 * , a ship launched in 1910 and complete ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Themistocles
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 Greece, he fought at the Battle of Marathon (490 BC), and may have been one of the ten Athenian '' strategoi'' (generals) in that battle. In the years after Marathon, and in the run-up to the second Persian invasion of 480–479 BC, Themistocles became the most prominent politician in Athens. He continued to advocate for a strong Athenian navy, and in 483 BC he persuaded the Athenians to build a fleet of 200 triremes; these proved crucial in the forthcoming con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
