# Cimon — History of the Peloponnesian War character guide

> Cimon in History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0002-book-i

## Who they are

Athenian statesman and general, son of Miltiades.

## In the story

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/iv)

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

## Links

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