Pericles by Delyn Harty Isom

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Pericles

Published on Dec 11, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

PERICLES

BY: DELYN HARTY ISOM

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"Surrounded By Glory"

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Born: 495 BC in Athens, Greece
Parents: Agariste & Xanthrippus
Children: Pericles the younger, Paralus, & Xanthrippus
Born into a wealthy family

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Pericles had only one of the most important jobs, he was political leader of Democracy in Athens, Greece. He had of the highest positions there could be. Pericles also made sure all citizens took part in government

Pericles was able to get this job with help of his self-control and calmness. His previous education also helped him understand and be aware of certain things to do and not to do.

Pericles stepped up and rose to the occasion when Athens needed a ruler and someone to get them through hard times.

Pericles' impact on people was great. He helped many people survive and come out victorious in many cases.

He was admired much since he adopted a strategy that played to the Athenians’ advantage in the Peloponnesian War.

Pericles is the man who built what is known today as the Parthenon. Pericles decided to build this building in 448 BC to help protect the Greeks from the Persians. Many people considered Pericles a hero for this.

During the Age of Pericles, Athens blossomed as a center of education, art, culture, and democracy. That made Pericles' life admirable.

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Pericles managed to get everyone to move in the crowded urban areas, however, many rural residents were far from happy with Pericles' decision.

From Pericles, one may gather that as long as you have a good leader who has a proper idea of the way to run things, you can go far as a group or civilization.

Death of Pericles
Pericles died in 429 BC in Athens, Greece of the plague. After his death, the Athens fell into an intellectual, cultural, and spiritual darkness.

"Future ages will wonder at us as the present age wonders at us now."

This according to Thucydides, was a message by Pericles to his countrymen during the first year of the Peloponnesian War.

Simply because modern man does wonder about the ancient city-state and their lasting contributions on to our culture today.

Sources:
- www.biography.com/people/pericles-9437722
- www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/pericles
- www.ancient.eu/pericles

Delyn Harty Isom