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What responsibilities did Sophocles have as an Athenian treasurer in 442 BCE?
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Sophocles
Marble portrait bust said to be of Sophocles.
In 442 BCE, Sophocles served as one of the treasurers responsible for receiving and managing tribute money collected from Athensâs subject-allies in the Delian League.1
These financial officers, known as the hellÄnotamiai, were elected annually and were instrumental in maintaining Athenian control over the league's affairs. Their primary responsibility involved the administration of funds contributed by the various allied cities, which were used to support the league's operations.21