Pericles the Younger
Late 5th-century BC Athenian general
About Pericles the Younger
Lived 440 BC – 406 BC (aged 33–34). Pericles the Younger was a Greek politician and military personnel.
Pericles the Younger (440s – 406 BCE) was an ancient Athenian strategos (general), the illegitimate son of famous Athenian leader Pericles by Aspasia.
Pericles the Younger was probably born in the early to mid 440s BCE, before 446 according to some scholars, but possibly as late as 440. He was admitted to Athenian citizenship by a special exception from his father's own law prohibiting citizenship to children of non-Athenian mothers. He was one of six strategoi executed following the Battle of Arginusae for failing to pick up survivors in a storm (see Battle of Arginusae#Trial of the generals).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Pericles the Younger?
late 5th-century BC Athenian general
When was Pericles the Younger born?
Pericles the Younger was born in 440 BC in Athens.
When did Pericles the Younger die?
Pericles the Younger died in 406 BC in Athens.
What was Pericles the Younger's occupation?
Pericles the Younger was a politician and military personnel.
What nationality was Pericles the Younger?
Pericles the Younger was Greek.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Pericles the Younger
· DBpedia: Pericles the Younger
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pericles the Younger. https://biography.guide/pericles-the-younger/
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