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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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I have assigned the two referring to Flamininus, entitled On a Celebrated Event in Ancient History, to the same year.

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

The first act of Flamininus, on the day after Cynoscephalæ, was to proclaim the liberty of the Greeks.

From Library of the World's Best literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 12 by Various

Macedonia was now at the mercy of Rome, but Flamininus contented himself with his previous demands.

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

L. Flamininus, the brother of the conqueror of Philip, and Consul in B.C.

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

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

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