Perikles (apr 5, 495 BC – jul 19, 429 BC)
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Fl. 460-430, Athenian statesman responsible for bringing Delian League to Athens that funded building projects (Parthenon, Erechtheion, etc.) to beautify city and cater to populace; continuously on Board of Generals, archon, or popular leader for 30 years; famous Funeral Oration; supported imperialism and radical democracy (get rid of Council of Areopagus and increase ekklesia involvement)
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Background, Persian War, Peloponnesian War, Aftermath
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