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"Themistocles (So-called)" — Morey, 1903

Themistocles

"Themistocles (So-called)" — Morey, 1903

A general and statesman of Athens, born about 514; died in Magnesia, Asia Minor, about 449 B.C.

Themistocles

A general and statesman of Athens, born about 514; died in Magnesia, Asia Minor, about 449 B.C.

Illustration of a painting of the ancient Greeks returning victorious from the Battle of Salamis against the Persians. Athenian women run out to meet the soldiers as they emerge from their ships. Ships' masts can be seen to the right. One soldier rears up on horseback.

The Victors of Salamis by Fernand Cormon

Illustration of a painting of the ancient Greeks returning victorious from the Battle of Salamis against…