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9 matches to Tyrant
Dionysius. c431-367BC. Syracuse tyrant, unites Greek cities, defeats Carthaginians. Syracuse becomes major power.
Gallienus, Publius. -268 Roman Emperor. 253-. Lost Gaul, eastern areas. Revolt of 30 Tyrants.
Hippias. Greek Tyrant 527-510BC. Exiled.
Peisistratus. -527BC. Athenian Tyrant 560BC~. Attacked Ionia. Supported external trade, arts.
Periander. Corinthian tyrant c627-586BC. Trade and art expansion.
Polycrates. -522BC. Samos tyrant c535-. Aided Persians vs Egypt.
Thirty Tyrants. 404-403BC. Ruled Athens after defeat by Sparta.
Thrasybulus. -388BC. Refounded Athenian democracy 403BC after 30 Tyrants’ rule.
Tyrant. Originally any Greek ruler who seized power illegally. 5CBC- came to signify a cruel ruler.