# Ramphias — History of the Peloponnesian War character guide

> Ramphias in History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides.

**Role:** minor

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

## Who they are

Spartan general sent to Thrace.

## 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)

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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