Callippus
Americannoun
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A conspiracy, headed by Callippus, put an end to his reign.
From Ancient States and Empires by Lord, John
Thus perished Dion, not ignorant that Callippus was plotting against him, but ashamed to be on his guard against a friend and host.
From Plutarch's Morals by Shilleto, Arthur Richard
Yet, indeed, this was said to be accomplished by the Athenians at another time, when Callippus the Athenian, having slain Dion, became master of Syracuse.
From Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans by Clough, Arthur Hugh
This is no more the case than that the spheres of Eudoxus and Callippus were supposed to be real.
From History of Astronomy by Forbes, George
Thus Callippus received the reward of his villanies.
From Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans by Clough, Arthur Hugh
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