Laches (general)
Athenian aristocrat and general (c. 475–418 BCE) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Laches (/ˈlækiːz/; Ancient Greek: Λάχης Μελανώπου Αἰξωνευς, romanized: Lachēs Melanōpou Aixōneus; c. 475 – 418 BCE) was an Athenian aristocrat (son of Melanopos) and general during the Peloponnesian War.
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Native name | Λάχης Μελανώπου Αἰξωνευς |
Born | c. 475 BC |
Died | 418 BC (aged c. 57) Mantineia |
Allegiance | Athens |
Years of service | 418 BC |
Battles/wars | First Battle of Mantinea † |
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