Brasidas

AncientGeneralSparta-440 — -422

Brilliant Spartan general, died at Amphipolis.

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Quick Facts

Born

440 BCE

Died

422 BCE

Country

Sparta

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)62

Political (20%)32

Influence (20%)51

Legacy (20%)46

Leadership (15%)46

Strategy (15%)55

Total Score47.6

Brasidas — Complete Timeline

431 BC

Relief of MethoneWar◆ Major

Brasidas led a small force to relieve the besieged Spartan garrison at Methone. He broke through the Athenian blockade, saving the city. This action earned him the first public commendation in Sparta during the Peloponnesian War.

Peloponnesian WarSiegeSparta

Impact: regionalconstructive

424 BC

Capture of AmphipolisWar

Brasidas led a rapid march through Thessaly and captured the Athenian colony of Amphipolis in Thrace. The city's strategic location and resources made it a major loss for Athens. Thucydides, the Athenian commander, was exiled for failing to defend it.

Peloponnesian WarSiegeSparta

Impact: regional

422 BC

Battle of AmphipolisWar◆ Major

Brasidas faced the Athenian general Cleon outside Amphipolis. He launched a surprise attack, routing the Athenians. Both Brasidas and Cleon were killed. Brasidas was buried in Amphipolis and honored as the city's founder.

Peloponnesian WarBattleSparta

Impact: regionaltragic