Alcibiades

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Alcibiades born?Circa 450 BC
2. Where was Alcibiades born?Athens, Greece
3. What is the family affiliation?Alcmaeonidae
4. What is the primary role?Athenian statesman and general during the Peloponnesian War
5. Who was Alcibiades?Alcibiades was a clever Athenian leader and general born around 450 BC. He was famous for his smart plans and for changing sides during the Peloponnesian War.
6. Why did Alcibiades leave Athens?He was accused of sacrilege, a serious crime, so he fled Athens to avoid being punished.

Peloponnesian War: The protracted conflict (431-404 BC) between Athens and Sparta that fundamentally altered the balance of power in ancient Greece.
Sicilian Expedition: A disastrous Athenian military campaign launched in 415 BC to conquer Sicily, significantly weakening Athens.
Strategos: An ancient Greek term for a general or military leader, often elected.
Satrap: A governor of a province in the ancient Persian Empire.