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Who attacked Athens in 490 BC?

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What happen in 490 bc?

In 490 BC the Persion King Darius invaded Greece. He had planned to invade Greece and take over Athens, however; he lost at the battle of Marathon.


Where did the Athenians defeat the Persians in 490 BC?

On the Plain of Marathon 26 miles north of Athens.


What major events occurred in the year 490 BC?

There were a number of events in the year 490 BC. The major event was the Battle of Marathon where the Greeks led by Athens defeated the Persians. This battle saved Greece from invasion.


Who were the armies at Marathon that took place in 490 BC?

A Persian expeditionary force versus the armies of Athens and Plataea.


When did phiedippides die When was Phiedippides born?

The dates of Pheidippides birth and death are not known. He was born in Athens, Greece some time around 530 BC and died in Athens some time around 490 BC.


When was the first marathon?

490 BC When a runner took a message to Athens with the news that the Greeks had won a battle against the Persians at Marathon


What Persian kinh conquered the Greeks at the first battle of marathon in 490 bc?

Athens and its ally Plataia defeated the Persian expeditionary force sent out by King Darius at Marathon in 490 BCE.


Who fought the battle of marathon and when did it take place?

Persians and Athens fought each other at the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC - the Athenians prevailed .


In what year did the Greeks win the battle near the city of marathon?

Marathon was a plain, not a city. It was owned by Athens. They fought a battle against a Persian amphibious punitive expedition sent by Persia in 490 BCE.


What is the name of the battle in 490 BC that the Greeks were defeated by Persia?

It was not the Greeks but the Greek city-state of Eretria.The Persians then switched to Athens which defeated them at Marathon.


Which race is named after soldiers run to Athens in 490 BC to bring news of a Greek victory?

The marathon is named for the legendary event in which a messenger ran from Marathon, Greece to Athens to announce the Athenian victory.


When was Guinevere born?

490 bc