Miltiades
3 of the 7 encyclopedias on this shelf carry an entry for Miltiades. Both are reproduced below, so you can see where they agree and where they differ.
1000 Classical Characters (1900)
Son of Simon, was sent by the Athenians to take possession of the Chersonesus. On his arrival he seized some of the principal inhabitants of the country, made himself absolute in Chersonese, and married the daughter of Olorus, king of the Thracians. He was present at the celebrated battle of Marathon , where the command was ceded to him, owing to his superior abilities. He obtained the victory, but an olive crown, which he demanded from his fellow-citizens as a reward for his valor, was refused. Afterwards he was intrusted with a fleet of seventy ships, with which he proceeded to attack the Isle of Paros. At first he was successful, but afterward fortune frowned on him. He was accused of treason and condemned to death, but his sentence was, owing to his great services, commuted to a fine of fifty talents. Being unable to pay this, he was thrown into prison, where he died. In Childe Harold, canto ii., Lord Byron alludes to Marathon as "The battle-field where Persia's victim horde First bow'd beneath the brunt of Hellas' sword." 2026 Editor's Note: This entry describes the Athenian general Miltiades (c. 550–489 BC), who is primarily remembered for his decisive leadership during the Battle of Marathon. He should not be confused with the 4th-century bishop of Rome, Pope Miltiades , who presided over the church when the Edict of Milan granted Christianity legal status. (Ed: BR 2026-06-25)
Collier's New Encyclopedia (1921)
an Athenian general, hero of Marathon. He was the youngest son of Cimon, and succeeded his brother Stesagoras about 515 b. c., as tyrant of the Chersonese. He took part in the invasion of Scythia by Darius, held his government of the Chersonese at least 22 years, and retired to Athens in 493. He distinguished him self by a great victory over the Persians at Marathon. Having persuaded the Athenians to give him the command of a fleet, he used it for private ends in an attack on Paros. The attack failed, Miltiades was severely wounded, and on his return to Athens was prosecuted and imprisoned. His death took place in prison about 489 b. c.
Aiton's Encyclopedia (1910)
. See Marathon