Brasidas | |
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![]() Brasidas during an assault, as illustrated by Walter Crane. | |
Native name | Βρασίδας |
Died | 422 BC Amphipolis |
Buried | Amphipolis |
Allegiance | Sparta |
Rank | General |
Battles/wars | Peloponnesian War |
Relations | Argileonis (mother) |
Brasidas (Greek: Βρασίδας, died 422 BC) was the most distinguished Spartan officer during the first decade of the Peloponnesian War.[1] He died during the Second Battle of Amphipolis while winning one of his most spectacular victories.