Thasos

Greek island in north Aegean Sea

8 dated entries naming Thasos, drawn from 8 separate years between 475 BCE and 829 CE. Nothing here is written by us: each line is the sentence a Wikipedia year article used, and the link beside it opens the exact revision.

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5th century BC

475 BCEThe painter Polygnotus of Thasos begins his work (approximate date).source
465 BCEThasos revolts from the Delian League. The revolt arises from rivalry over trade with the Thracian hinterland and, in particular, over the ownership of a gold mine. Athens under Kimon lays siege to Thasos after the Athenian fleet defeats the Thasos fleetsource
463 BCEAfter a two year siege, Thasos falls to the Athenians under Kimon who compels the Thasians to destroy their walls, surrender their ships, pay an indemnity and an annual contribution to Athens.source
460 BCEPolygnotos of Thasos decorates the Painted Stoa, on the north side of Ancient Agora of Athens (approximate date).source
457 BCEBoeotia, Phocis and Opuntian Locris become members of the Delian League. Athens now has enrolled in the Delian League all the Boeotian cities except Thebes. Aegina is forced to become a member of the League. It is assessed, with Thasos, for a yearly contribution to the League of 30 talents.source
450 BCEPolygnotos of Thasos ceases his work (approximate date).source
407 BCEThe Athenian general Thrasybulus recaptures Abdera and Thasos.source

9th century

829October – Battle of Thasos: Saracens from the newly founded Emirate of Crete almost annihilate the Byzantine fleet at Thasos, close to the coast of Thrace. The Cyclades and other islands in the Aegean Sea are pillaged.source

Thasos

5th century BC

9th century

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