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Codrus of Athens
AncientEmperorAthens-1100 — -1080
Last king of Athens, sacrificed himself to save the city.
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Quick Facts
Born
1100 BCE
Died
1080 BCE
Country
Athens
Era
Ancient
Occupation
Emperor
Score Overview
Military (10%)35
Political (20%)32
Influence (20%)46
Legacy (20%)38
Leadership (15%)34
Strategy (15%)50
Total Score39.3
Codrus of Athens — Complete Timeline
1080 BC
Self-Sacrifice in the War against the DoriansWar
When the Delphic oracle prophesied that Athens would be saved only if its king was killed by the enemy, Codrus disguised himself as a peasant, provoked a Dorian soldier, and was slain. The Dorians, learning of his sacrifice, withdrew, believing victory was impossible.
Self-SacrificeAthenianDorian Invasion
Impact: nationaltragic
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
7
Tactics
7
Battles
7
Army Scale
7
War Impact
7
Political
Governance
6
Reform
7
Stability
6
Policy
7
Power
7
Influence
History
8
Global
7
Culture
8
Ideology
8
Legacy
7
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