Who was a populist politician and the effective ruler of Athens when Admetus was King of the Molossians?
Themistocles Themistocles ( ; Greek: Θεμιστοκλῆς "Themistoklẽs"; "Glory of the Law"; c. 524–459 BC) was an Athenian politician and general. He was one of a new breed of non-aristocratic politicians who rose to prominence in the early years of the Athenian democracy. As a politician, Themistocles was a populist, having the support of lower-class Athenians, and generally being at odds with the Athenian nobility. Elected archon in 493 BC, he convinced the polis to increase the naval power of Athens, a recurring theme in his political career. During the first Persian invasion of Greece he fought at the Battle of Marathon (490 BC) and was possibly one of the ten Athenian "strategoi" (generals) in that battle.
Seuthes I Seuthes I ( ; Ancient Greek: Σεύθης , "Seuthēs") was king of the Odrysian Thracians from 424 BC until ?410(407)BC. He was the nephew of Sitalces. After he became king, Seuthes increased the tribute of the Hellenic cities on the coast. In 411 BC Seuthes led a campaign against Athens. Seuthes died in ?410(407) BC after a serious illness. Amadocus succeeded him as ruler of the Odrysian kingdom.