Miltiades

Miltiades
Μιλτιάδης Κίμονος
Roman copy of Greek bust of Miltiades (original dating to 5th−4th century BC)
Eponymous archon of Athens
In office 524 – 523 BC
Preceded by	Cleisthenes
Succeeded by	Calliades
Tyrant of Chersonese
In office 516 – 492 BC
Preceded by	Stesagoras
Personal details
Born	550 BC Athens
Died	489 BC (aged 60-61) Athens
Spouse	Hegesipyle of Thrace
Children	Cimon Elpinice Metiochus
Awards	Statue of Nemesis by Pheidias
Military service
Allegiance	Athens
Rank	strategos
Battles/wars	Scythian campaign Ionian Revolt First Persian invasion of Greece Battle of Marathon Battle of Paros

Miltiades (/mɪlˈtaɪəˌdiːz/; ‹See Tfd›Greek: Μιλτιάδης Κίμωνος; c. 550 – 489 BC), also known as Miltiades the Younger, was a Greek Athenian statesman known mostly for his role in the Battle of Marathon, as well as for his downfall afterwards. He was the son of Cimon Coalemos, a renowned Olympic chariot-racer, and the father of Cimon, the noted Athenian statesman.