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     • Alcibiades was married to Hipparete, the daughter of Hipponicus, a wealthy Athenian. His bride brought with her a large dowry, which significantly increased Alcibiades' already substantial family fortune.
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   Who was Alcibiades and what did he do?

   • Alcibiades (born c. 450 bce, Athens [Greece]—died 404, Phrygia [now in Turkey]) was a brilliant but unscrupulous Athenian politician and military commander who provoked the sharp political antagonisms at Athens that were the main causes of Athens’ defeat by Sparta in the Peloponnesian War (431–404 bce ).

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   Who were Alcibiades parents?

   • Born in Athens in around 450 BCE, Alcibiades was the son of Clinias and Dinomache. Both of his parents stemmed from prominent Athenian families. His mother, in particular, belonged to the ancient aristocratic family, the Alkmeonidai.

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   Did Alcibiades have a child?

   • An oration urging Alcibiades' ostracism, "Against Alcibiades" (historically attributed to the orator Andocides but not in fact by him), alleges that Alcibiades had a child by one of these enslaved women. Roman copy of a late fifth-century BC Athenian herma. Vandalizing hermai was one of the crimes of which Alcibiades was accused.

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   Was Alcibiades a victim of a conspiracy?

   • Shortly before the expedition's departure from Athens, though, Alcibiades was perhaps the victim of an infamous conspiracy. Hermai (statues with a head of the god Hermes and a large erect phallus) were damaged across the city.

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   Leotychides, the son born by Agis's wife Timaea, Queen of Sparta, shortly after this, was believed by many to be Alcibiades's son. An alternate account asserts that Alcibiades took advantage of King Agis' absence with the Spartan army in Attica and seduced his wife, Timonassa.: 207

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   Alcibiades, brilliant but unscrupulous Athenian politician and military commander who provoked the sharp political antagonisms at Athens that were the main causes of Athens’ defeat by Sparta in the Peloponnesian War (431–404 BCE). Learn more about Alcibiades’ life and career.

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   Nov 11, 2019 · His wife was Hipparete, the daughter of a wealthy Athenian named Hipponicus. Their marriage took place in 424 BC or earlier. The dowry from the marriage considerably expanded his already large family fortune.

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   Alcibiades is a prominent character in William Shakespeare's play, Timon of Athens. He is a young and ambitious Athenian general who plays a significant role in the dramatic events of the play. Alcibiades is known for his military prowess and his loyalty to his friends and allies.

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   Hipparete was a virtuous and dutiful wife, but, at last, growing impatient of the outrages done to her by her husband's continual entertaining of courtesans, as well strangers as Athenians, she departed from him and retired to her brother's house.

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   Sep 21, 2022 · However, Alcibiades’ time in Sparta came to an abrupt end when it was revealed that he was having an affair with the Spartan King’s wife. While King Agis was away fighting the Athenians, Alcibiades got his wife Timaea pregnant who gave birth to a son named Leotychides.

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   Feb 8, 2013 · Alcibiades, known as one of the frivolous and impious 'golden youth' of the aristocracy, was held as the prime suspect along with several others. To make matters worse, Alcibiades also faced the more serious accusation of profaning the Mysteries of Eleusis during a drinking party or symposium .