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Pericles

(c. 495—429 bc) Athenian statesman and general

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Arnold Wycombe Gomme and P. J. Rhodes

Who's Who in the Classical World

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2003
Subject:
Classical studies, History
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728 words

(c.495–429bc),

Athenian politician, was the son of Xanthippus and Agariste of the aristocratic Alcmaeonid family, niece of ...

Pericles

Pericles (c.495 bc)   Reference library

The Grove Encyclopedia of Classical Art and Architecture

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2007
Subject:
Art & Architecture, Classical studies
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256 words
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(b c.495 bc; d Athens, 429 bc).

Athenian statesman. He was the son of Xanthippos

Pericles

Pericles (c.495–429bce)   Reference library

The Oxford Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece and Rome

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2010
Subject:
Classical studies, History
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836 words
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(c.495–429bce),

Athenian statesman. Pericles, the son of Xanthippus and the Alcmaeonid Agariste, came from the most

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World Encyclopedia

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2004
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Encyclopedias
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65 words

He dominated Athens from c.460 bc to his death, overseeing its golden age. He is associated with achievements in

Pericles

Pericles (1) (c.495–429 bc)   Reference library

Arnold Wycombe Gomme and P. J. Rhodes

The Oxford Classical Dictionary (4 ed.)

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2012
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Classical studies, History
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830 words

was the son of *Xanthippus (1) and the Alcmaeonid Agariste, niece of *Cleisthenes (2) and granddaughter of Agariste of ...

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The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (2 ed.)

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2006
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Language reference, History of English, Literature, Literary theory and cultural studies
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(c. 495–429bc), Athenian statesman and general. A champion of Athenian democracy, he pursued an imperialist policy and masterminded Athenian strategy in the Peloponnesian War. He ... More

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