Themistocles was ostracized from Athens and exiled to Argos.
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Themistocles in 483 BC
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only people who were over the age of 30 and were citizens. to be a citizen you had to be a man who was born in Athens, and hadn't convicted a crime.
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Themistocles.
They sent a fleet of ships/ navy and Themistocles was their captain.
Sparta: Eurybiades and Pausanias. Athens: Miltiades. Themistocles, Xanthippos. Cimon
When Themistocles and the navy returned to Athens after the Battle of Salamis, he encouraged the Athenians to continue building their naval power and fortifications. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong fleet to protect against future Persian invasions and to secure Athenian dominance in the region. Themistocles also urged the citizens to invest in their naval capabilities, which he believed would be crucial for Athens' survival and prosperity.
When Themistocles and the navy return to Athens, he encourages the Athenians to evacuate the city and take refuge on the nearby island of Salamis. He emphasizes the importance of using their naval strength to confront the Persians at sea, rather than risking a land battle. By doing so, Themistocles aims to preserve the population and leverage the Athenian fleet's superiority to defeat the Persian forces, ultimately safeguarding their future.