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DionysiusTwo tyrants of the ancient Greek city of Syracuse in Sicily. Dionysius the Elder (c. 430-367 BC) seized power in 405 BC. His first two wars with Carthage further extended the power of Syracuse, but in a third (383-378 BC) he was defeated. He was a patron of Plato. He was succeeded by his son, Dionysius the Younger, who was driven out of Syracuse by Dion in 356 BC; he was tyrant again in 353 BC, but in 343 BC returned to Corinth. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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