# History of the Peloponnesian War — Character guide

> Key figures in History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides.

- [Alcibiades](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/alcibiades.md): Athenian general and politician who defected to Sparta and later Persia.
- [Nicias](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/nicias.md): Athenian general and statesman, leader of the Sicilian Expedition.
- [Demosthenes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/demosthenes.md): Athenian general known for his bold tactics in the Peloponnesian War.
- [Brasidas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/brasidas.md): Spartan commander renowned for his campaigns in Thrace.
- [Pericles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/pericles.md): Athenian leader who guided Athens during its golden age and early war.
- [Cleon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/cleon.md): Athenian demagogue and general, a rival of Nicias.
- [Gylippus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/gylippus.md): Spartan general who led the Syracusan defense against Athens.
- [Hermocrates](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/hermocrates.md): Syracusan statesman and general who opposed Athenian expansion.
- [Tissaphernes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/tissaphernes.md): Persian satrap who allied with Sparta against Athens.
- [Archidamus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/archidamus.md): Spartan king who led early invasions of Attica.
- [Agis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/agis.md): Spartan king who commanded forces later in the war.
- [Pausanias](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/pausanias.md): Spartan regent and general during the Persian Wars.
- [Themistocles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/themistocles.md): Athenian statesman who built its navy and later fled to Persia.
- [Phormio](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/phormio.md): Athenian admiral known for naval victories early in the war.
- [Perdiccas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/perdiccas.md): King of Macedon who shifted alliances between Athens and Sparta.
- [Sitalces](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/sitalces.md): Thracian king who allied with Athens during the war.
- [Phrynichus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/phrynichus.md): Athenian general and oligarchic conspirator.
- [Astyochus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/astyochus.md): Spartan admiral who commanded the Peloponnesian fleet.
- [Alcidas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/alcidas.md): Spartan commander who led naval operations in Ionia.
- [Paches](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/paches.md): Athenian general who suppressed the Mytilenean revolt.
- [Hippias](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/hippias.md): Athenian tyrant who later aided the Persians.
- [Harmodius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/harmodius.md): Assassin of the tyrant Hipparchus, celebrated as a liberator.
- [Aristogiton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/aristogiton.md): Co-conspirator with Harmodius in the assassination of Hipparchus.
- [Lamachus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/lamachus.md): Athenian general who died in the Sicilian Expedition.
- [Eurymedon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/eurymedon.md): Athenian general and admiral active in the war.
- [Laches](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/laches.md): Athenian general who negotiated a truce with Sparta.
- [Thrasybulus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/thrasybulus.md): Athenian general who restored democracy after the war.
- [Theramenes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/theramenes.md): Athenian politician and general, key figure in the oligarchic coup.
- [Antiphon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/antiphon.md): Athenian orator and architect of the Four Hundred oligarchy.
- [Pisander](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/pisander.md): Athenian oligarch who helped establish the Four Hundred.
- [Charicles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/charicles.md): Athenian general and member of the oligarchic regime.
- [Diomedon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/diomedon.md): Athenian general executed after the Battle of Arginusae.
- [Strombichides](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/strombichides.md): Athenian admiral active in the Ionian War.
- [Mindarus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/mindarus.md): Spartan admiral who died at the Battle of Cyzicus.
- [Pharnabazus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/pharnabazus.md): Persian satrap who allied with Sparta against Athens.
- [Artabazus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/artabazus.md): Persian general and satrap involved in the war.
- [Darius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/darius.md): Persian king who financed the Peloponnesian War.
- [Xerxes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/xerxes.md): Persian king who invaded Greece in the earlier war.
- [Cyrus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/cyrus.md): Persian prince who supported Sparta with funds.
- [Homer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/homer.md): Ancient Greek poet referenced as an authority.
- [Agamemnon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/agamemnon.md): Mythical king of Mycenae, leader of the Trojan War.
- [Theseus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/theseus.md): Legendary Athenian king and founder of the city.
- [Minos](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/minos.md): Mythical king of Crete, first to control the sea.
- [Eurystheus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/eurystheus.md): Mythical king of Mycenae who set Hercules' labors.
- [Atreus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/atreus.md): Mythical king of Mycenae, father of Agamemnon.
- [Pandion](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/pandion.md): Mythical king of Athens, father of Procne and Philomela.
- [Polycrates](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/polycrates.md): Tyrant of Samos who built a powerful navy.
- [Pisistratus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/pisistratus.md): Athenian tyrant who ruled in the 6th century BC.
- [Cimon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/cimon.md): Athenian statesman and general, son of Miltiades.
- [Callias](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/callias.md): Athenian diplomat who negotiated the Peace of Callias.
- [Hagnon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/hagnon.md): Athenian general and founder of Amphipolis.
- [Hippocrates](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/hippocrates.md): Athenian general who died at the Battle of Delium.
- [Pagondas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/pagondas.md): Boeotian general who won the Battle of Delium.
- [Aristaeus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/aristaeus.md): Corinthian general who fought at Potidaea.
- [Clearidas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/clearidas.md): Spartan commander at Amphipolis under Brasidas.
- [Pedaritus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/pedaritus.md): Spartan governor of Chios who died in battle.
- [Chalcideus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/chalcideus.md): Spartan admiral who negotiated with Tissaphernes.
- [Philocharidas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/philocharidas.md): Spartan signatory to the Peace of Nicias.
- [Xenares](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/xenares.md): Spartan ephor who opposed the Peace of Nicias.
- [Epitadas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/epitadas.md): Spartan commander on Sphacteria who died.
- [Styphon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/styphon.md): Spartan officer who surrendered on Sphacteria.
- [Pasitelidas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/pasitelidas.md): Spartan commander who lost Torone to Athens.
- [Salaethus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/salaethus.md): Spartan envoy to Mytilene who surrendered.
- [Diodotus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/diodotus.md): Athenian orator who argued against executing Mytilene.
- [Asopius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/asopius.md): Athenian general who raided the Peloponnese.
- [Cleopompus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/cleopompus.md): Athenian general who blockaded the Peloponnese.
- [Nymphodorus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/characters/nymphodorus.md): Athenian proxenos who negotiated with Sitalces.

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