Flamininus

British  

/ ˌflæmɪˈnaɪnəs /

noun

1. Titus Quinctius (ˈtaɪtəs ˈkwɪŋktɪəs). ?230–?174 _bc , Roman general and statesman: defeated Macedonia (197) and proclaimed the independence of the Greek states (196)

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Example Sentences

Flamininus modified both the policy and tactics of his predecessors.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" by Various

Upon the conclusion of this war, Flamininus sternly forbade him to set foot in Europe, and for a time he shrank from a contest with the victorious arms of Rome.

From A Smaller History of Rome by Smith, William, Sir

However, the Romans would not suffer him to be easy there, but deputed Q. Flamininus to Prusias, to complain of the protection he gave Hannibal.

From The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians (Vol. 1 of 6) by Rollin, Charles

Macedonia was now at the mercy of Rome, but Flamininus contented himself with his previous demands.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" by Various

The importance of the Isthmian games in later times is shown by the fact that Flamininus chose the occasion for proclaiming the liberation of Greece, 196 B.C.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 4 "G" to "Gaskell, Elizabeth" by Various