Biography of Thucydides

Field Information
Full Name Thucydides
Date of Birth c. 460 BC
Place of Birth Thrace
Date of Death c. 400 BC
Place of Death -
Citizenship / Country of Residence Athens
Education -
Profession Historian, General
Years of Activity Late 5th century BC
Brief Information Thucydides was an Athenian historian and general. He is known for his work "History of the Peloponnesian War," which chronicles the conflict between Athens and Sparta. His approach to history emphasized factual accuracy and causal analysis, setting a precedent for historical writing.