Thrasyllus

AncientGeneralAthens-450 — -406

Athenian general executed after Arginusae.

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Quick Facts

Born

450 BCE

Died

406 BCE

Country

Athens

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)25

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)57

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score43.3

Thrasyllus — Complete Timeline

406 BC

Battle of ArginusaeWar◆ Major

Thrasyllus served as one of the eight Athenian generals commanding the fleet at the Battle of Arginusae. The Athenian fleet defeated the Spartan navy, but a storm prevented the rescue of survivors, leading to the generals' subsequent trial and execution.

Peloponnesian WarNaval BattleAthenian Navy

Impact: regional

Execution after ArginusaePolitical Action◆ Major

Thrasyllus was recalled to Athens along with the other victorious generals. The Athenian Assembly condemned them to death for failing to rescue shipwrecked sailors after the Battle of Arginusae. Thrasyllus was executed by poison.

Athenian PoliticsExecutionMiscarriage of Justice

Impact: nationaltragic