Themistocles, from Plutarch, Liv Quotes

A collection of quotes by Themistocles, from Plutarch, Liv.

Themistocles was an influential politician and military strategist in ancient Greece. Born in the 5th century BCE, he played a significant role in the events leading up to the Persian Wars. With his remarkable intelligence and tactical skills, Themistocles led the Athenian fleet to victory against the Persian forces at the Battle of Salamis in 480 BCE. Despite his achievements, Themistocles faced political opposition and was eventually exiled from Athens. He sought refuge with the Persian king, Artaxerxes, and remained in Persia until his death. Although controversial and divisive, Themistocles left a lasting impact on Greek history.