Brasidas
Historical Figure

Brasidas

5th century BC Spartan general

About Brasidas

Brasidas was a Spartan general and statesman and is considered to be the most distinguished Spartan commander of the first decade of the Peloponnesian War. He died during the Second Battle of Amphipolis while winning one of his most spectacular victories.Wikipedia ↗

Associated Events

War431 BCE – 404 BCE

Peloponnesian War

A devastating 27-year conflict between Athens and Sparta that ended Athenian dominance, weakened all Greek city-states, and ultimately paved the way for Macedonian conquest.