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Nicias (/ ˈ n ɪ ʃ i ə s /; Ancient Greek: Νικίας Νικηράτου Κυδαντίδης, romanized: Nikias Nikēratou Kydantidēs; c. 470–413 BC) was an Athenian politician and general during the period of the Peloponnesian War.
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Apr 12, 2016 · Nicias, or Nikias (c. 470-413 BCE), was a wealthy Athenian politician and general during the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BCE). He became established as a prominent political leader of the aristocratic...
- John Bloxham
Mar 28, 2024 · Nicias was an Athenian politician and general during the Peloponnesian War (431–404 bc) between Sparta and Athens. He was in charge of the Athenian forces engaged in the siege of Syracuse, Sicily, and the failure of the siege contributed greatly to the ultimate defeat of Athens.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Nicias was a general in the Peloponnesian War, who advocated for peace with Sparta and opposed the expedition to Sicily. He was one of the leaders of the failed attempt to relieve Syracuse in 413 BCE.
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Mar 28, 2024 · Nicias (flourished 4th century bc) was an Athenian painter who was noted for his skill in chiaroscuro (the depiction of form by means of light and shadow). Nicias was famous for his ability to make his figures stand out by means of chiaroscuro.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Nicias and Alcibiades, perceiving his malice, secretly combined together, and setting both their interests jointly at work, succeeded in fixing the ostracism not on either of them, but even on Hyperbolus.
Sep 23, 2016 · Learn about the fifth phase of the Delian League, which began with the Peace of Nicias between Athens and Sparta in 421 BCE and ended with the Sicilian Expedition in 413 BCE. Explore the shifting alliances, the Quadruple Alliance, and the Decelean War in this article series.
