Who was Pericles?

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the leader of Athens for whom its golden age is named

the leader of Athens for whom its golden age is named

a Greek general who became the first elected president of the ten generals

a Greek general who became the first elected president of the ten generals

the leader who developed the strategies leading to Greek naval success

the leader who developed the strategies leading to Greek naval success

a Greek speaker whose fame eventually spread far and wide

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Pericles was the leader of Athens for whom its golden age is named. He was a prominent and influential statesman, orator, and general during Athens' Golden Age, particularly noted for his role in the development of Athenian democracy and the Athenian empire. His leadership saw significant cultural and political advancements in Athens, including the construction of the Parthenon.