Brasidas
Brasidas (Greek: Βρασίδας, died 422 BC) was the most distinguished Spartan officer during the first decade of the Peloponnesian War. He died during the Second Battle of Amphipolis while winning one of his most spectacular victories.
Brasidas | |
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Brasidas during an assault, as illustrated by Walter Crane. | |
| Native name | Βρασίδαno |
| Died | 422 BC Amphipolis |
| Buried | Amphipolis |
| Allegiance | Sparta |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | Peloponnesian War |
| Relations | Argileonis (mother) |
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