Miltiades
Miltiades | |
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| Μιλτιάδης Κίμωνος | |
Roman copy of Greek bust of Miltiades (original dating to 5th–4th century BC) | |
| Eponymous archon of Athens | |
| In office 524 – 523 BC | |
| Preceded by | Cleisthenes |
| Succeeded by | Calliades |
| Tyrant of Chersonese | |
| In office 516 – 492 BC | |
| Preceded by | Stesagoras |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 550 BC Athens |
| Died | 489 BC (aged 60–61) Athens |
| Spouse | Hegesipyle of Thrace |
| Children | Cimon Elpinice Metiochus |
| Awards | Statue of Nemesis by Pheidias |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Athens |
| Rank | strategos |
| Battles/wars | |
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Miltiades (/mɪlˈtaɪəˌdiːz/; Ancient Greek: Μιλτιάδης Κίμωνος; c. 550 – 489 BC), also known as Miltiades the Younger, was a Greek Athenian statesman known mostly for his role in the Battle of Marathon, as well as for his downfall afterwards. He was the son of Cimon Coalemos, a renowned Olympic chariot-racer, and the father of Cimon, the noted Athenian statesman.