Myronides

AncientGeneralAthens-500 — -450

Athenian general who defeated the Corinthians.

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Quick Facts

Born

500 BCE

Died

450 BCE

Country

Athens

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)20

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)37

Leadership (15%)52

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score41.8

Myronides — Complete Timeline

458 BC

Defense of MegaraWar◆ Major

Myronides commanded an Athenian force of older men and youths to defend Megara against a Corinthian attack. Despite being outnumbered, he defeated the Corinthians, preventing the fall of Megara and securing Athens' western border.

First Peloponnesian WarBattleAthens

Impact: regionalconstructive

457 BC

Battle of OenophytaWar◆ Major

Myronides led the Athenian army to victory at Oenophyta in Boeotia. The defeat of the Boeotian League allowed Athens to establish control over Boeotia, Phocis, and Locris, expanding its land empire.

First Peloponnesian WarBattleAthens

Impact: regionalconstructive