Cleon

Athenian statesman and general (died 422 BC)

PersonhumanQ298220

Born: 5th century BCE
Died: 422 BCE
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1.Stated in Q25372959
2.Stated in Q24442034
3.Stated in Q45198083
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Birthplace: Athens
Place of death: Amphipolis
Citizenship: Classical Athens
Occupation: politician
, military personnel
, army officer
Positions held: strategos
Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek

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Cleon was an Athenian politician and general (strategos) during the Peloponnesian War. The son of Cleaenetus, a wealthy tanner, Cleon was among the first prominent Athenian politicians of the 5th century BC to obtain power from outside the established elite.

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