History of the Peloponnesian War · Character
Ramphias
Spartan general sent to Thrace.
minor
First appearance: book i
Ramphias shows up with force in The Peace of Nicias and the End of the First War. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Leads a reinforcement of heavy infantry to Thrace but turns back upon learning of Brasidas's death and the shift in Spartan opinion towards peace.
Ramphias first appears in 0002 book i.
In The Peace of Nicias and the End of the First War: Leads a reinforcement of heavy infantry to Thrace but turns back upon learning of Brasidas's death and the shift in Spartan opinion towards peace.
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