# Clearidas — History of the Peloponnesian War character guide

> Clearidas in History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides.

**Role:** minor

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

## Who they are

Spartan commander at Amphipolis under Brasidas.

## Relationships

### [Brasidas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/brasidas)

_professional_

Brasidas mentored Clearidas, his lieutenant, and entrusted him with the defense of Amphipolis before his final battle.

## In the story

### [The Peace of Nicias and the End of the First War](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/xv)

Brasidas's lieutenant at Amphipolis, Clearidas refuses to hand over the city to Athens as per the treaty, citing the will of the Chalcidians, and travels to Sparta to defend his actions.

## Links

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