Therasimenes

AncientGeneralAthens-455 — -406

Athenian admiral executed after the Battle of Arginusae.

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Quick Facts

Born

455 BCE

Died

406 BCE

Country

Athens

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)25

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)37

Leadership (15%)63

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score42.0

Therasimenes — Complete Timeline

406 BC

Battle of ArginusaeWar◆ Major

Therasimenes commanded a contingent of the Athenian fleet at the Battle of Arginusae. The Athenian victory over Sparta was marred by the failure to rescue survivors due to a storm. Therasimenes was among the generals held responsible.

Peloponnesian WarNaval BattleAthenian Navy

Impact: regional

Execution after ArginusaePolitical Action◆ Major

Therasimenes was recalled to Athens and tried alongside the other Arginusae generals. The Assembly condemned them to death for negligence in the rescue operation. Therasimenes was executed by poison.

Athenian PoliticsExecutionMiscarriage of Justice

Impact: nationaltragic