Pericles (may 3, 495 BC – feb 27, 429 BC)
Description:
Athenian leader and statesman responsible for advancing democracy and the empire of Athens. Among his contributions was the order of construction of the Parthenon. He died from the plague during the Peloponnesian War.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 3, 495 BC
feb 27, 429 BC
~ 66 years