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Why Was Aristides Ostracized?

Alexander Ross • • 6 min read
Why Was Aristides Ostracized?

Little is known of Aristides' early life. He appears to have been prominent within the party that favoured resistance to Persia, but in 482 he was ostracized, probably because he opposed Themistocles

Themistocles
Themistocles, (born c. 524 bce—died c. 460), Athenian politician and naval strategist who was the creator of Athenian sea power and the chief saviour of Greece from subjection to the Persian empire at the Battle of Salamis in 480 bce.
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' plan to use the silver from a new vein of the mines at Laurium to build a large fleet.

What did Aristides do in the Delian League?

The last record of Aristides is when the Delian League, a mutual alliance to protect Greek cities from any future attack, was formed in 478 BCE. Aristides was given the task of assessing how much tribute particular states should pay to Athens and oversee the swearing of the oaths of allegiance.

What is the story of Aristides?

Aristides was a member of a family of moderate fortune. ... Early in 480, Aristides profited by the decree recalling exiles to help in the defence of Athens against Persian invaders, and was elected strategos for the year 480–479.

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