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Miltiades the Elder (died c. 524 BCE) wealthy Athenian, and step-uncle of Miltiades the Younger Miltiades the Younger (c. 550 - 489 BCE), tyrant of the Thracian Chersonese; took part in the Battle of Marathon Pope Miltiades (died 314), African saint and pope
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Which athenian general held command for the battle of marathon?
Of the ten generals, it was the turn of Miltiades on the day of the battle.
Who where the leaders of the battle of marathon?
The Athenians at Marathon had a council of 10 generals with each general taking overall command for a day. As there was a stand off between the Athenians and the Persians for a number of days the overall command passed from one general to the other.However, it was the general Miltiades who was most eager to attack. He made his case to the council and the vote was carried by the most senior general Callimachus in favour of Miltiades proposal.After the vote the other generals agreed to give Miltiades overall tactical command although Callimachus commanded the right wing of the line, traditionally the most important position. Unfortunately Callimachus died in the fighting.The Persian commanders were Datis and Artaphernes who were helped by the former dictator of Athens, Hippias, who wanted to regain control of the city.
Did Cimon fight at Marathon with his Father Miltiades?
No. He was probably only 17 at the time of Marathon in 490 BCE, and young men were not accepted for military service until 18. He is recorded as fighting at Salamis during the second Persian invasion in 480 BCE.
Who was the leader of the Athenian army when the battle of marathon took place?
There were ten Athenian generals - one for each tribal regiment, plus a polemarch - the magistrate charged with commanding the army - his name was Callimachus.The stroy goes that each of the generals had command in succession for a day each. The battle occurred on the tenth day, on which day it was the turn of Miltiades.
Who were the ten generals Strategoi at the battle of Marathon?
Athens had 10 generals (strategoi) - one for each of the ten tribes which contributed to the Athenian army. The senior one was the Polemarch who was the magistrate nominally in command. The generals were alloted tasks and given resources to carry them out. The story at Marathon was that they took it in turns to command on each day, and it was Miltiades' turn on day 10 when the Persians split their cavalry off and gave the opportunity to defeat their infantry.
When did Miltiades Manno die?
Miltiades Manno died in 1935.
When was Miltiades Manno born?
Miltiades Manno was born in 1880.
When did Pope Miltiades die?
Pope Miltiades died on 314-01-10.
When did Miltiades Caridis die?
Miltiades Caridis died in 1997, in Athens, Greece of stroke.
What contribution did Miltiades make to the course of the Persian war?
Miltiades the Younger helped to defeat the Persians at the Battle of Marathon .
When was miltiades born?
550 BC
When was Miltiades Caridis born?
Miltiades Caridis was born on May 9, 1923, in Free City of Danzig [now Gdansk, Pomorskie, Poland].
Who was the Athenian general at Marathon?
There were ten generals (strategos) - one from each tribe commanding their tribal contingent. The nominal war leader was the Polemarch Callimachus. The story is that, as they waited for an opportunity to attack, each of the ten took it in turns day about to be commander. On the tenth day when the battle was actually joined, it was the turn of Miltiades.
Who was the bishop of Rome in 313?
Pope Saint Miltiades also known as Melchiades.
Who led at the battle of Marathon?
On the Persian side, Datis and Artaphernes. On the Athenian side Miltiades.
Who were the leaders of the Persian War battle of Marathon?
Athens/Plataea - Miltiades Persia - Datis and Artaphernes.
What is the birth name of Milt Pappas?
Milt Pappas's birth name is Miltiades Stergios Papastergios.
