Hydarnes the Younger

AncientGeneralAchaemenid Empire-480 — -410

Son of Hydarnes, commander against the Greeks.

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Quick Facts

Born

480 BCE

Died

410 BCE

Country

Achaemenid Empire

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)57

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score45.5

Hydarnes the Younger — Complete Timeline

440 BC

Commanded Persian forces in IoniaWar

Hydarnes the Younger was a Persian commander who led forces in Ionia during the Peloponnesian War. He was involved in operations against Greek city-states, supporting Persian interests in the region.

CommandIoniaPeloponnesian War

Impact: regional

412 BC

Negotiated with the SpartansPolitical Action◆ Major

Hydarnes the Younger engaged in diplomatic negotiations with Spartan envoys, seeking to align Persian and Spartan interests against Athens. These talks led to the Treaty of Miletus, which provided Persian financial support to Sparta in exchange for recognition of Persian claims in Asia Minor.

DiplomacySpartaPeloponnesian War

Impact: regional

410 BC

Death and legacyOther

Hydarnes the Younger died around 410 BC. His career exemplified the Persian strategy of using diplomacy and financial support to influence Greek affairs, a policy that continued under subsequent satraps.

DeathLegacy