471 BCE

The colony of Pixunte (Pixous) is founded in Magna Graecia. Athenian politician Themistocles loses the confidence of the Athenian people, partly due to his arrogance and partly due to his alleged readiness to take bribes. As a result, he is ostracized and retires to Argos.

In the 470s BC, the 5th century BC.

Geopolitics & Diplomacy

  • Athenian politician Themistocles loses the confidence of the Athenian people, partly due to his arrogance and partly due to his alleged readiness to take bribes. As a result, he is ostracized and retires to Argos.source

Exploration & Expansion

  • The colony of Pixunte (Pixous) is founded in Magna Graecia.source

Births

  • Thucydides, Greek historian (alleged date, however, 460 BC is more probable) (died c. 395 BC)source