Editing 462 BC

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Year '''462 BC''' was a year of the [[Roman calendar|pre-Julian Roman calendar]]. At the time, it was known as the '''Year of the Consulship of Tricipitinus and Cicurinus''' (or, less frequently, '''year 292 ''[[Ab urbe condita]]'''''). The denomination 462 BC for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the [[Anno Domini]] [[calendar era]] became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years.

== Events ==
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=== By place ===
==== Greece ====
* The [[Sparta]]ns try to conquer the mountain stronghold of Mt [[Ithome]] in [[Messenia]], where a large force of rebellious [[helots]] have taken refuge. They ask their allies from the [[Greco-Persian Wars|Persian Wars]], including the [[Athenians]], to help.
* [[Kimon]] seeks the support of [[Athens]]' citizens providing help to [[Sparta]]. Although [[Ephialtes of Athens|Ephialtes]] maintains that Sparta is Athens' rival for power and should be left to fend for itself, Kimon's view prevails. Kimon then leads 4,000 [[hoplites]] to Mount Ithome.
* After an attempt to storm Mt. Ithome fails, the Spartans start to distrust the Athenians over concerns that they may take the side of the helots. Retaining their other allies, the Spartans sent Kimon and his men home. This insulting rebuff causes the collapse of Kimon's popularity at Athens. Outrage over the dismissal swings Athenian opinion towards [[Ephialtes]]' views.
* [[Ephialtes]] passes a law in the Athenian [[Ecclesia (ancient Athens)|ecclesia]], which reforms the [[Areopagus]], limiting its power to judging cases of [[homicide]] and religious crimes. He considers the Areopagus to be the centre of conservatism and Ephialtes' victory is seen as a defeat for the conservatives and the members of the [[oligarchy]].
* [[Argos, Peloponnese|Argos]], taking advantage of Spartan preoccupation with the revolt of its helots, finally conquers [[Mycenae]]. The inhabitants of the town are dispersed, with some finding their way into [[Macedonia (Greece)|Macedonia]].
* [[Pericles]] starts to effectively be the leader of [[Athens]].

=== By topic ===
==== Philosophy ====
* The Greek philosopher, [[Anaxagoras]], moves to [[Athens]] and begins teaching there.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Suzuki |first1=Jeff |title=Mathematics in Historical Context |date=2009 |publisher=MAA |isbn=9780883855706 |page=24 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=lew5IC5piCwC&pg=PA24|language=en}}</ref>

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== References ==
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