Xanthippus of Athens

AncientGeneralAthens-525 — -475

Pericles father, victorious at Mycale.

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Quick Facts

Born

525 BCE

Died

475 BCE

Country

Athens

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)30

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)41

Leadership (15%)35

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score41.5

Xanthippus of Athens — Complete Timeline

479 BC

Battle of MycaleWar◆ Major

Xanthippus commanded the Athenian contingent at Mycale. He supported the Spartan king Leotychidas in the joint Greek attack on the Persian camp. The victory destroyed the Persian fleet and ended the Persian invasion.

Greco-Persian WarsNaval BattleAthens

Impact: regionalconstructive

Siege of SestosWar◆ Major

Xanthippus led the Athenian fleet in the siege of Sestos, a Persian-held fortress on the Hellespont. After a long siege, the city fell. This action secured the strategic strait for the Greeks and allowed the recovery of the cables from Xerxes' bridge.

Greco-Persian WarsSiegeAthens

Impact: regionalconstructive