Pelopidas
Americannoun
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One of the young princes, named Philip, was taken to Thebes by Pelopidas, to secure him from his enemies at home.
From Aunt Charlotte's Stories of Greek History by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
He therefore brought his son, a highly promising youth of fifteen, and put him in the hands of Pelopidas as a hostage for his fidelity.
From Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles
Philip had lived at Thebes as a hostage, and had known Iphicrates, Epaminondas and Pelopidas.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" by Various
Returning to Thessaly next year at the head of an army he procured the liberation of Pelopidas from the tyrant Alexander of Pherae without striking a blow.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" by Various
In a battle which took place between Pelopidas and Alexander, near Pharsalus, the Thessalians were routed.
From Ancient States and Empires by Lord, John
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