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Cimon

Athenian statesman and general, son of Miltiades.

minor

First appearance: book i

Cimon shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Led Athenian forces to victory at the Eurymedon River and later commanded the expedition to help Sparta at Ithome.
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Cimon first appears in 0002 book i.

In IV: Led Athenian forces to victory at the Eurymedon River and later commanded the expedition to help Sparta at Ithome.

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  • Closing

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