Agathocles

[ uh-gath-uh-kleez ]

noun

1. 361–289 b.c., tyrant of Syracuse 317–289.

Example Sentences

For that Agathocles must have had fine natural qualities is evident from the narrative of Timaeus itself.

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One of the servants and flatterers of Agathocles, whose name was Philo, came out to the stadium still flustered with wine.

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Moreover, an action of Agathocles himself served to heighten the anger of the multitude and of Tlepolemus.

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For a letter addressed by Tlepolemus to the army as well as some of his spies,Agathocles despairs.

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The letter announced that he would be at Alexandria shortly, and the spies informed Agathocles that he was already there.

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