475 BCE

The painter Polygnotus of Thasos begins his work (approximate date). Cimon leads an Athenian attack on the island of Skyros and expels the indigenous inhabitants who are regarded as pirates. King Yuan of Zhou becomes king of the Zhou dynasty.

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

Conflict & Security

  • Cimon leads an Athenian attack on the island of Skyros and expels the indigenous inhabitants who are regarded as pirates.source
  • King Yuan of Zhou becomes king of the Zhou dynasty.source

Climate & Environment

  • The first recorded eruption of Mount Etna occurs.source

Culture & Society

  • The painter Polygnotus of Thasos begins his work (approximate date).source

Births

  • Philolaus, Greek philosopher (approximate year)source

Deaths

  • Atossa, Achaemenid queen (approximate date)source
  • Duke Ding of Jin, ruler of Jin in ancient China (r. 511–475 BC)source