He persuaded the Athenians to divert the wealth of a major silver strike to building a strong navy. This navy became his tool in helping the Greek city-states repel the Persian invasion of 480-479 BCE.
Themistocles was an Athenian commander of the fleet at the battle of Salami against Persians.
Themistocles was an Athenian general and statesman who played a significant role in the Greek victory over the Persians at the Battle of Salamis in 480 BC. He advocated for Athens to build a strong navy, which proved crucial in the defense against the Persian invasion. Themistocles was also instrumental in the development of the Athenian naval power that would ultimately lead to the rise of the Athenian Empire.
Themistocles, the ancient Athenian statesman and general, is believed to have had several children, though historical records are limited. He is most famously known to have had at least three sons: Cleophantus, Archeptolemus, and Themistocles II. These sons were involved in various roles within Athenian society, but specific details about their lives and contributions are sparse. Themistocles also had a daughter, but her name and further details remain largely unknown.
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Themistocles was the Athenian leader who sank most of the Persian fleet at Salamis.
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Themistocles was an Athenian and lived before the Romans took over Greece. He never foot anywhere near Rome. He fought the Persians
Xerxes I of Persia was defeated in the naval battle of Salamis by Athenian admiral Themistocles .