Alcibiades - Wikipedia Alcibiades ( ˌælsɪˈbaɪədiːz ; [1] Ancient Greek: Ἀλκιβιάδης; c 450 – 404 BC) was an Athenian statesman and general The last of the Alcmaeonidae, he played a major role in the second half of the Peloponnesian War as a strategic advisor, military commander, and politician, but subsequently fell from prominence During the course of the Peloponnesian War, Alcibiades
Alcibiades | Biography, Socrates, Facts | Britannica Alcibiades, brilliant but unscrupulous Athenian politician and military commander who provoked the sharp political antagonisms at Athens that were the main causes of Athens’ defeat by Sparta in the Peloponnesian War (431–404 BCE) Learn more about Alcibiades’ life and career
Alcibiades - World History Encyclopedia Alcibiades (or Alkibiades) was a gifted and flamboyant Athenian statesman and general whose shifting of sides during the Peloponnesian War in the 5th century BCE earned him a reputation for cunning
Alcibiades: The cunning Greek general who betrayed both the . . . Alcibiades was one of the most controversial figures of the Peloponnesian War He belonged to a wealthy Athenian family and used his lineage and charm accompanied by political cunning to rise to the highest levels of influence in Athens
Alcibiades: The Shrewd Athenian Opportunist Of The . . . Alcibiades Rise Based On Learning From The Greek Greats It is interesting to mention here the complex relationship between Alcibiades and Socrates The latter was one of the most important ancient Greek philosophers, often considered to be the founder of Western philosophy On numerous occasions, especially in Plato’s writings, it is stated that Alcibiades and Socrates had a close
The Internet Classics Archive | Alcibiades by Plutarch Alcibiades, as it is supposed, was anciently descended from Eurysaces, the son of Ajax, by his father's side; and by his mother's side from Alcmaeon Dinomache, his mother, was the daughter of Megacles His father, Clinias, having fitted out a galley at his own expense, gained great honour in the sea-fight at Artemisium, and was afterwards slain in the battle of Coronea, fighting against the
Alcibiades - New World Encyclopedia Alcibiades Cleiniou Scambonides (IPA: ˌælsɨˈbaɪədiːz , Greek: Ἀλκιβιάδης Κλεινίου Σκαμβωνίδης, transliterated Alkibiádēs Kleiníou Skambōnidēs) meaning Alcibiades, son of Cleinias, from the deme of Skambonidai; c 450–404 B C E ), was a prominent Athenian statesman, orator, and general He was the last famous member of his mother's aristocratic
Alcibiades of Athens | History | Research Starters - EBSCO Alcibiades of Athens (c 450–404 BCE) was a prominent and controversial figure in ancient Greek history, known for his dynamic personality and complex political maneuvers Born into a wealthy aristocratic family, he was raised in the household of Pericles after the death of his father Despite his charming and charismatic nature, Alcibiades was also characterized by a self-serving demeanor