# Themistocles — History of the Peloponnesian War character guide

> Themistocles in History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides.

**Role:** supporting

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

## Who they are

Athenian statesman who built its navy and later fled to Persia.

## Links

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