Pericles

Type Figure Region Athens Time c. -495–-429 Also known as Pericles、Περικλῆς

Pericles was the leading figure of fifth-century BCE Athenian democracy, from the Alcmaeonid family, repeatedly one of the ten generals and architect…

Timeline

c. -495–-461Athens · AtticaBorn to a prominent family, he was influenced in his youth by the democratic leader Ephialtes, helped push through reforms curbing the power of the aristocratic council, and gradually built his reputation in politics.
-461–-429Athens · AtticaRepeatedly re-elected one of the ten generals, he promoted the citizen assembly and jury courts, funded grand buildings such as the Parthenon, and strengthened the Delian League and Athenian sea power, bringing the polis to its cultural peak.

Sources

History of the Peloponnesian War — Thucydides
Plutarch's Lives: Pericles — Plutarch