Historical Events in 480 BC Sep 29 Battle of Salamis: The Greek fleet under Themistocles defeats the Persian fleet under Xerxes I Aug 11 Greco-Persian Wars: Battle of Artemisium - Persian naval victory over the Greeks in an engagement fought off north coast of Euboea. Famous People Born in 480 BC Euripides(September 23) More Famous Birthdays Famous People Who Died in 480 BC Aug 11 Leonidas, King of Sparta (b. circa 540 BC) 490 BC History by Year 479 BC
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