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Aspasia of Miletus opened a very successful brothel in Athens. She became girlfriend to its leading citizen Pericles and seems to have held considerable influence over him.
This influence may have led to Athens' suppression of Samos when it went to war against Aspasia's home city of Miletus. She is also mentioned in a comedy as promoting the Peloponnesian War when some lads from neighbouring Megara stole some of Aspasia's prostitutes from Athens. Pericles' protection ended when he died of the plague in 429 BCE, so she latched on to another general, but he was killed the following year. She died in about 400 BCE.
Aspasia had a son by Pericles, also named Pericles. This son became a general, and was executed along with several others for abandoning wrecked sailors after the battle of Aginusi.
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Did pericles have a wife?
Pericles was married twice, his first wife was unknown as there was no records of her name to be found anywhere and his second wife was an foreigner named Aspasia
Who was the ruler of Athens in 400 bc?
Aspasia, (470-410 B.C.), the mistress of Pericles, ruler of Athens
Why was Aspasia important?
Aspasia was the consort of Pericles, 'first citizen' of Athens, and reputedly exercised influence over him. She is mentioned in several comedies of the time. She had a son also called Pericles, who as a general was later executed for not saving the lives of seamen of warships sunk in the battle of Arginusai One contemporary poem said that some drunken young men of neighbouring city Megara visited her brothel and stole one of the girls. She persuaded Pericles to impose a ruinous penalty on the city, and it was this which led the Peloponnesian League, of which Megara was part, to demand an end to it, and when refused, begin the disastrous 27-year Peloponnesian War which devastated Greece 'because of that mad bitch Aspasia'. The facts of her life are unclear.
What influenced pericles?
Pericles had been educated by some of the leading philosophers of his day. Pericles was strongly influenced by Aspasia, a female philosopher and courtesan from Miletus, who lived in Athens, Greece. He was also influenced by his great uncle, Cleisthenes. Cleisthenes had given Athens its first democratic constitution. Pericles was determined to continue the reforms of his great uncle and serve his city-state by making it more democratic than ever.
What are all the names of the ancient Greek goddesses?
Helen and Penelope are names of Ancient Greek literary characters from The Iliad and the Odyssey. Aspasia was a woman in Athens during Pericles' time. Other examples of names include: Olympias, Melissa, Lysandra, Korinna, and Hypatia.
Who did aspasia married?
Aspasia married Pericles and then had to legitimate sons with him I believe.
What is Aspasia Manos's birthday?
Aspasia Manos was born on September 4, 1896.
When was Aspasia Manos born?
Aspasia Manos was born on September 4, 1896.
What is aspasia major accomplishment?
Aspasia left home and travelled to Athens as a single woman.
What has the author Aspasia H Papaeliou written?
Aspasia H. Papaeliou has written: 'Thermides'
What did aspasia do?
Well, Aspasia was not native Athenian. Aspasia was poor but she was well-educated and she taught public speaking to many Athenians. She was also very well known for her beauty
When did Aspasia Manos die?
Aspasia Manos died on August 7, 1972 at the age of 75.
How old was Aspasia Manos at death?
Aspasia was born about 470BC and died about 400BC, specific dates are not known,
When did Aspasia Annia Regilla of Athens die?
She died in 160 A.D. after being kicked to death.
What has the author Aspasia written?
Aspasia. has written: 'Testimonios y discursos' -- subject(s): Ancient Philosophy, Philosophy, Ancient
Where did Aspasia live?
She lived in Athens
Who was the first lady of Athens?
Aspasia.
