Hypsichides

Hypsichides Historical Figure Nationality: Athens Year of Birth: 6th century BCE Year of Death: 5th century BCE Cause of Death: Unknown Occupation: Politician Political Office(s): Archon of Athens Fictional Appearances: "Counting Potsherds" POD: 483 BCE; Relevant POD: 480 BCE Type of Appearance: Posthumous reference Date of Death: Unrevealed

Hypsichides was Archon of Athens in 481-480 BC, when the Greek coalition rallied to turn the tide of war against the Persian invasion. During his tenure, all of Athens' ostracized citizens were recalled. The great victories were won during the rule of his immediate successor Calliades. Little is known about Hypsichides' life.

Hypsichides in "Counting Potsherds"

Hypsikhides was the last Archon of Athens. His government proclaimed a sentence of exile for Xerxes, the invading Persian King of Kings. This last gesture of defiance was futile. Xerxes invaded and conquered Athens, razing it to the ground and forbidding its resettlement.

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Political offices (OTL)
Preceded by Unknown, last known is Nicodemus	Archon of Athens 481-480 BC	Succeeded by Calliades
Political offices (Fictional Work)
Preceded by Unknown, last known is Nicodemus	Archon of Athens ("Counting Potsherds") 481-480 BC	Succeeded by None, Athenian statehood abolished