Epaminondas

American

[ih-pam-uh-non-duhs] / ɪˌpæm əˈnɒn dəs /

noun

418?–362 b.c., Theban general and statesman.

Epaminondas British

/ ɛˌpæmɪˈnɒndæs /

noun

?418–362 _bc , Greek Theban statesman and general: defeated the Spartans at Leuctra (371) and Mantinea (362) and restored power in Greece to Thebes

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Epaminondas

Greek authorities have denied the Epaminondas was seized and said its captain remains in control.

From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026

The Epaminondas and the Francesca were escorted to the waters off Iran’s coast after the attacks, the people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026

They identified the vessels as the Panama-flagged container ship MSC Francesca and the Liberia-flagged Epaminondas.

From Barron's ● Apr. 23, 2026

The Theban leader Epaminondas stepped forward to put an end to Spartan arrogance and hypocrisy.

From Slate ● Jan. 16, 2024

Philip of Macedon was made captain of their army by the Thebans after the death of Epaminondas, and after the victory he took their liberty away from them.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli

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