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themistocles

/θəˈmɪs.tə.kliːz/

Tradução: Nome próprio referente ao estadista e general ateniense que defendeu a construção de uma frota e levou Atenas à vitória naval sobre os persas no século V a.C.

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/θəˈmɪs.tə.kliːz/C1formal
  • ptNome próprio referente ao estadista e general ateniense que defendeu a construção de uma frota e levou Atenas à vitória naval sobre os persas no século V a.C.

A proper noun referring to an Athenian statesman and general who advocated for the construction of a navy and led Athens to a naval victory against the Persians in the 5th century BC.

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  1. Athenian statesman and naval leaderC1formal

    An ancient Athenian politician and general who advocated for the expansion of the Athenian navy and commanded the Greek fleet during the Persian Wars, notably at the Battle of Salamis.

    ptTemístocles

    • Themistocles convinced the Athenians to use the silver from the mines to build a powerful fleet.
    • Under his leadership, the Greek navy defeated the Persians at the Battle of Salamis in 480 BC.
    • Themistocles is often credited with laying the foundation for Athens' maritime empire.