Cimon

Cimon captured the Persian-held fortress of Eion on the Strymon River in Thrace. The victory secured Athenian control over the region and opened up trade routes. It was one of the first major successes of the Delian League under Cimon's command.

Cimon led the Delian League fleet to a double victory over the Persians at the Eurymedon River in Pamphylia. He destroyed a Persian fleet and then defeated a land army on the same day, securing Greek control over the eastern Mediterranean.

Cimon was ostracized from Athens for ten years due to political opposition from the democratic faction led by Ephialtes and Pericles. His pro-Spartan policies and the failure of his expedition to help Sparta during the helot revolt contributed to his exile.

Cimon was recalled from exile and led a Delian League expedition to Cyprus. He won a naval and land victory at Salamis in Cyprus against the Persians. However, he died during the siege of Citium, ending the campaign.