Flamininus

/ (ˌflæmɪˈnaɪnəs) /

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Titus Quinctius (ˈtaɪtəs ˈkwɪŋktɪəs). ?230–?174 bc, Roman general and statesman: defeated Macedonia (197) and proclaimed the independence of the Greek states (196)

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Words nearby Flamininus

flaming, flamingo, flamingo-flower, flaming sword, Flaminian Way, Flamininus, Flaminius, flammable, Flammarion, Flamsteed, flamy

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Example sentences from the Web for Flamininus

But next morning, though Flamininus came to the appointed place and found the others there, Philip did not arrive.
The Histories of Polybius, Vol. II (of 2)|Polybius
On his several times repeating this request and pressing it strongly, Flamininus asked those present what he ought to do.
The Histories of Polybius, Vol. II (of 2)|Polybius
Upon Flamininus bidding him disembark, he stood up on board and refused to leave his ship.
The Histories of Polybius, Vol. II (of 2)|Polybius
Still he said he would restore Argos to them, and as to Corinth would consult with Flamininus.
The Histories of Polybius, Vol. II (of 2)|Polybius

When Flamininus expressed some wonder at what he meant by this,Philip explains the peculiar law of the Aetolians.
The Histories of Polybius, Vol. II (of 2)|Polybius

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