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

Nothing more is known of Flamininus, except that, according to Plutarch, his end was peaceful and happy.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" 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

Flamininus, accompanied by the ten commissioners, entered the assembly, and, at his command, a herald, in name of the Roman Senate, proclaimed the freedom and independence of Greece.

From The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth, Volume IV (of 8) by Wordsworth, William

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

Shortly after reaching the province, when Flamininus was feasting with his favorite, a Boian chief came into the Consul's tent to implore his protection.

From A Smaller History of Rome by Smith, William, Sir