pericles

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

Pericles
    n 1: Athenian statesman whose leadership contributed to Athens'
         political and cultural supremacy in Greece; he ordered the
         construction of the Parthenon (died in 429 BC)

from Who Was Who: 5000 B. C. to Date

PERICLES

of Athens.  Political boss, philosopher, and general.
Secured his reputation through brains, a voice, and a
well-oiled political machine.  Started the golden age of Greece
with a loud blast of the horn of plenty.

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