Persian Wars

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  • 547 BCE

    Persians started taking over Greek colonies

  • Period: 547 BCE to 500 BCE

    Before the War

  • Battle of Marathon
    490 BCE

    Battle of Marathon

    Athenians did not get help from Spartans, but still defeated the Persians.
    Won:Athens
    Lost:Persia
    Extra:After the battle, Pheidippides died running from Marathon to Sparta.
  • 480 BCE

    Battle of Thermopylae

    300 Spartan men and Leonidas were all killed by the Persians at Thermopylae
    Won:Persia
    Lost:Sparta
  • 480 BCE

    Battle of Salamis

    The Persians were defeated at the bay of Salamis
    Won:Athens
    Lost:Persia
  • 449 BCE

    End of the Persian wars