Historical story

Who was pericles parents?

Pericles was the son of Xanthippus and Agarişte. Xanthippus was a prominent Athenian politician and general who played a key role in the Athenian victory at the Battle of Salamis in 480 BC.

Agarişte belonged to the powerful Alcmaeonid family, one of the most influential families in Athens during the 6th and 5th centuries BC. The Alcmaeonids were known for their wealth, political power, and connections with other prominent families in Greece.