Aristides

Aristides (5th century BC), also known as Aristides the Just, was an Athenian general and statesman. He was surnamed The Just. He covered himself with glory at the battle of Marathon and was made archon next year, in the discharge of the duties of which office he received his surname. However, he was banished by ostracism at the instance of his rival, Themistocles, but recalled three years after the invasion of Xerxes, was reconciled to Themistocles, fought bravely at Salamis, and distinguished himself at Platæa. He commanded the Athenian army at the battle of Plataea in 479 BC. He also managed the finances of the State with such probity that he died poor, was buried at the public charges, and left the State to provide for his children.