Tolmides

AncientGeneralAthens-510 — -447

Athenian admiral killed at Coronea.

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Quick Facts

Born

510 BCE

Died

447 BCE

Country

Athens

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)25

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)45

Legacy (20%)37

Leadership (15%)63

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score43.5

Tolmides — Complete Timeline

455 BC

Circumnavigation of the PeloponneseWar◆ Major

Tolmides led an Athenian fleet around the Peloponnese, raiding Spartan territory and capturing the port of Gytheion. This campaign demonstrated Athenian naval power and weakened Sparta's allies.

First Peloponnesian WarNaval RaidAthens

Impact: regional

447 BC

Battle of CoroneaWar◆ Major

Tolmides led an Athenian force into Boeotia to suppress a rebellion. At Coronea, the Athenians were defeated by a coalition of Boeotian exiles and Locrians. Tolmides was killed in the battle, and Athens lost control of Boeotia.

First Peloponnesian WarBattleAthens

Impact: regionaltragic