-461 ⟶ Cimon's Ostracism from Athens
Athenian politician Cimon is ostracized.
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🏛️ Archonship in Athens Becomes Elective by Lot
Athenian Archonship becomes elective by lot, an important milestone in the move towards radical Athenian democracy.⟶
Ancient greeceAthenian DemocracyDirect DemocracyElectionsPolitical ReformCitizenship
Greece🏛️ Themistocles Ostracized from Athens
🏛️ Cimon's Ostracism from Athens
Ancient greeceAthenian DemocracyCimonPolitical IntriguePeloponnesian War
Greece👑 Pleistoanax Becomes King of Sparta
Pleistoanax succeeds his father Pleistarchus as king of Sparta.⟶
Ancient greeceMonarchyPeloponnesian WarSuccession
Greece🏛️ Alcibiades Elected Strategos, Ascends to Athenian Political Dominance
Alcibiades is elected strategos of Athens and begins dominating Athenian politics.⟶
Ancient greeceAthenian DemocracyAlcibiadesLeadershipMilitary StrategyPeloponnesian WarWarfareDiplomacy
Greece🏛️ Mutilation of the Hermae and the Condemnation of Alcibiades
The sacred Hermae busts in Athens are mutilated just before the expedition to Sicily is sent away. One of the culprits, Andocides, is captured and is forced to turn informer. He names the other mutilators, among them Alcibiades, who are sentenced to death in their absence.⟶
Ancient greeceAthenian DemocracyPeloponnesian WarAlcibiadesPolitical IntrigueMilitary Campaign
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