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Callippus

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[kuh-lip-uhs] / kəˈlɪp əs /
Or Calippus,

noun

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


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The Athenian Callippus, who overturned Dion, remained master of Syracuse for more than a year, but its condition was miserable and deplorable, convulsed by passions and hostile interests.

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

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

Callippus did as they required, and forswore the fact.

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

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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