Conon vs Lucius Quietus

Conon, commanding a Persian fleet, defeated the Spartan navy under Peisander near Cnidus. This victory ended Spartan naval dominance in the Aegean and restored Athenian influence. Conon's use of Persian gold was decisive.

Conon led an Athenian fleet to capture the island of Cythera off the Spartan coast. This established a forward base for raiding Laconia and demonstrated the renewed naval power of Athens under his command.

With Persian funding, Conon oversaw the reconstruction of the Long Walls connecting Athens to Piraeus. This restored Athens' defensive capability and economic lifeline, reversing a key outcome of the Peloponnesian War. The project was completed rapidly.

Conon was sent as an ambassador to the Persian satrap Tiribazus. Suspected of disloyalty to the Persian king, he was imprisoned. He died in captivity, ending his career as a key figure in the Athenian revival.

Lucius Quietus led a contingent of Moorish cavalry from North Africa in Emperor Trajan's campaigns against Dacia. His skilled horsemen played a key role in several battles, earning him a reputation as a formidable commander and imperial favor.

During Trajan's Parthian campaign, Quietus was tasked with crushing the Jewish revolt that erupted in Mesopotamia. He conducted brutal reprisals, destroying rebel strongholds and executing thousands, temporarily restoring Roman authority in the region.

Emperor Trajan appointed Lucius Quietus as governor of Judaea, likely to continue suppressing Jewish unrest. His harsh administration further inflamed tensions, and he was one of the few equestrian governors of the province, reflecting his high status.

Shortly after Hadrian's accession, Lucius Quietus was executed along with three other senior senators. They were accused of plotting against the new emperor, though the charges may have been pretextual, aimed at removing potential rivals.