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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Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

At the same time, he must have learnt much from other contemporaries at Athens, especially from astronomers such as Eudoxus and Callippus, and from orators such as Isocrates and Demosthenes.

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