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

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

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

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

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