Our constitution does not copy the laws of neighboring states; we are rather a pattern to others than imitators ourselves - Pericles

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Our constitution does not copy the laws of neighboring states; we are rather a pattern to others than imitators ourselves

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About Pericles

Pericles (Greek: Περικλῆς; ca. 495 BC – 429 BC) was an influential and important leader of Athens during the Athenian Golden Age (specifically, between the Persian and Peloponnesian wars), from the Alcmaeonidae family. The period from 461 BC to 379 BC is sometimes known as "The Age of Pericles."

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Pen Names: Ολύμπιος
Native Name: Περικλῆς
Alternative Names: Perikl Perikles Perykles

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