Flamininus

British  

/ ˌflæmɪˈnaɪnəs /

noun

1. 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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Example Sentences

The expulsion of L. Quinctius Flamininus for wanton cruelty was an example of his rigid justice.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" by Various

The importance of the Isthmian games in later times is shown by the fact that Flamininus chose the occasion for proclaiming the liberation of Greece, 196 B.C.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 4 "G" to "Gaskell, Elizabeth" by Various

This voluntary worship had also been accorded to individual Romans, as Flamininus, Sulla, Caesar and Mark Antony.

From A History of Rome to 565 A. D. by Boak, Arthur Edward Romilly

It was a town of considerable importance in ancient times; was destroyed by Philip of Macedon; recovered its prosperity; and was captured by T. Quinctius Flamininus in 198 B.C.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" by Various

T. Flamininus, consul, defeats Philip V, 91; proclaims freedom of the Hellenes, 91.

From A History of Rome to 565 A. D. by Boak, Arthur Edward Romilly