Callippus

American  

[kuh-lip-uhs] / kəˈlɪp əs /

Or Calippus,

noun

1. flourished 4th century b.c., Greek astronomer.

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Example Sentences

Thus Callippus received the reward of his villanies.

From Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans by Clough, Arthur Hugh

A conspiracy, headed by Callippus, put an end to his reign.

From Ancient States and Empires by Lord, John

And numerous historians tell us of the wicked and perfidious acts committed by Pharax the Spartan, and Callippus the Athenian, with the view of making themselves kings of Sicily.

From Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans by Clough, Arthur Hugh

Similarly in astronomy, Aristotle used the assistance of Eudoxus and Callippus.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" by Various

Callippus contrived to retain the sovereign power only a twelvemonth.

From A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest by Smith, William, Sir