Birthdate: 0483 BC
Birthplace: Halicarnassus
Died: 0425 BC
Herodotus, the Greek historian and geographer, is renowned for his work “The Histories,” which extensively documented the Greco-Persian Wars. He is famously known as “The Father of History” for being the first to systematically investigate historical events. Despite facing criticism for including myths and imaginative stories, much of his work has been confirmed by contemporary historians and archaeologists. Within his narratives, Herodotus detailed notable kings, significant battles, as well as cultural, geographical, and historiographical information to enhance the reader’s comprehension.
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