Aristagoras+of+Miletus


 * Aristagoras** was the leader of [|Miletus] in the late 6th century BC and early 5th century BC. He was initially allied with Persia, but after he led a failed Persian invasion of the revolting island Naxos. Instead of facing Persian wrath, he convinced the city of Miletus to revolt. This set off the entire Ionian revolt. He sought Greek help for the revolt, but it was eventually put down by the Persians.