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Demetrius I

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[dih-mee-tree-uhs] / dɪˈmi tri əs /

noun

  1. Poliorcetes, 337?–283 b.c., king of Macedonia 294–286 (son of Antigonus I).


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No," replied Demetrius, "I have count another day and he ith nine only.

From A Voyage of Consolation (being in the nature of a sequel to the experiences of 'An American girl in London') by Duncan, Sara Jeannette

Simon's victories, and especially his conquest of the Greek cities on the plain, aroused the Syrian king, Antiochus Sidetes, the son of Demetrius I, to demand heavy indemnity.

From The Makers and Teachers of Judaism by Kent, Charles Foster

Through the hands of Demetrius I will discharge it.'

From Zenobia or, the Fall of Palmyra by Ware, William

Ah!" interrupted Demetrius, "I have heard the whole tale from one of my men who was there.

From A Friend of Caesar A Tale of the Fall of the Roman Republic. Time, 50-47 B.C. by Davis, William Stearns

Certainly," said Mr. Demetrius, "I promised, did I not, that it should form part of your marriage portion.

From The Poor Plutocrats by Bain, R. Nisbet (Robert Nisbet)

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