Mindarus

AncientGeneralSparta-450 — -410

Spartan navarch killed at Cyzicus.

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Quick Facts

Born

450 BCE

Died

410 BCE

Country

Sparta

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)45

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)42

Legacy (20%)36

Leadership (15%)57

Strategy (15%)50

Total Score42.9

Mindarus — Complete Timeline

410 BC

Battle of CyzicusWar◆ Major

Mindarus commanded the Spartan fleet at Cyzicus in the Hellespont. He was decisively defeated by the Athenian fleet under Alcibiades, Thrasybulus, and Theramenes. Mindarus was killed in the battle, and the Spartan fleet was destroyed.

Peloponnesian WarNaval BattleDeath

Impact: regionaltragic

Siege of ChalcedonWar

Before Cyzicus, Mindarus had been operating in the Hellespont, besieging the Athenian ally Chalcedon. He was forced to break off the siege when the Athenian fleet arrived, leading to the subsequent battle.

Peloponnesian WarSiegeHellespont