Mnesicles

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[nes-uh-kleez] / ˈnɛs əˌkliz /

noun

1. Greek architect of the 5th century b.c.

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Example Sentences

Neither Pericles nor Mnesicles gave consent to the erection of the Temple of Wingless Victory.

From Problems in Periclean Buildings by Elderkin, G. W. (George Wicker)

The Propylaea, or gateways to the Acropolis, were constructed by Mnesicles under the administration of Pericles, in the five years 436-431 b.c.

From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by Smith, A. H.

Behind him stands Mnesicles, the architect of the Propylæ, with a plan of that work in his hand; next him is Solon, the lawgiver.

From The International Monthly, Volume 5, No. 3, March, 1852 by Various