-1068King Codrus of Athens Dies in Battle

Codrus, legendary King of Athens, dies in battle against Dor...
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👑 King Melanthus of Athens Dies, Succeeded by Codrus

Melanthus, legendary King of Athens, dies after a reign of 37 years and is succeeded by his son Codrus.
King Melanthus of Athens Dies, Succeeded by Codrus (-1089)
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⚔️ King Codrus of Athens Dies in Battle

Codrus, legendary king of Athens, dies in battle against Dorian invaders after a reign of 21 years. Athenian tradition considers him the last king to have held absolute power. Modern historians consider him the last king whose life account is part of Greek mythology. He is succeeded by his son Medon.
King Codrus of Athens Dies in Battle (-1068)
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👑 King Medon of Athens Dies, Succeeded by Acastus

Medon, King of Athens, dies after a reign of 20 years and is succeeded by his son Acastus.
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👑 King Acastus of Athens Dies, Succeeded by Archippus

Acastus, King of Athens, dies after a reign of 36 years and is succeeded by his son Archippus.
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👑 King Archippus of Athens Dies, Succeeded by Thersippus

Archippus, King of Athens dies after a reign of 19 years and is succeeded by his son Thersippus.
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🏃 Phidippides' Run: Announcement of the Battle of Marathon Victory

Phidippides runs 40 kilometers from marathon,_Greece" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-blue-600 hover:underline dark:text-gray-300 dark:underline dark:hover:text-gray-100">marathon to Athens to announce the news of the Greek victory; origin of the marathon,_Greece" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-blue-600 hover:underline dark:text-gray-300 dark:underline dark:hover:text-gray-100">marathon long-distance race.
Phidippides' Run: Announcement of the Battle of Marathon Victory (-490)
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