Themistokles
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Themistokles of Athens (c. 529 BCE – 459 BCE), alternatively Themistocles, was an Athenian politician and general.
Biography
During the Second Persian invasion of Greece, Themistokles took part in defending Greece against the Achaemenid Empire, alongside King Leonidas of Sparta.[1]
In his later years, Themistokles was exiled from Athens and made his way to Persia, where he was welcomed by the boy emperor, Artaxerxes I. Despite Themistokles being his father's greatest enemy, Artaxerxes neverthless gave him asylum in the country, granting him the position of Satrap of various Persian provinces. Themistokles was taught the Persian customs, language and traditions. In return, Themistokles told Artaxerxes stories of various landmarks in Greece.[2]
Before Themistokles's death in 459 BCE, Artaxerxes promised him that he would visit the landmarks he was told about.[2]
Appearance
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)