Timotheus

AncientGeneralAthens-411 — -354

Son of Conon, restored Athenian naval power.

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Quick Facts

Born

411 BCE

Died

354 BCE

Country

Athens

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)63

Political (20%)34

Influence (20%)51

Legacy (20%)45

Leadership (15%)37

Strategy (15%)61

Total Score47.0

Timotheus — Complete Timeline

375 BC

Battle of AlyzeiaWar

Timotheus defeated a Spartan fleet off the coast of Acarnania at Alyzeia. He captured 20 Spartan ships and secured Athenian influence in northwestern Greece. This victory was part of Athens's effort to rebuild its naval hegemony.

Naval BattleAthensSparta

Impact: regionalconstructive

366 BC

Capture of SamosWar◆ Major

Timotheus led an Athenian fleet to capture the island of Samos from a Persian garrison. The siege lasted ten months. This victory restored Athenian control over a key strategic island in the Aegean and demonstrated the revival of Athenian naval power.

Naval CampaignAthensPersian Empire

Impact: regionalconstructive

357 BC

Command in the Social War and exileWar

Timotheus was appointed as a commander in the Social War against rebellious Athenian allies. After a failed naval engagement at Embata, he was prosecuted by his political rivals, fined a huge sum, and went into exile. He died shortly after.

Naval BattleAthensExile

Impact: regionaltragic