About Aristippus of Larissa
Lived 500 BC – 460 BC. Aristippus of Larissa was a politician.
Aristippus of Larissa in Thessaly was one of the Aleuadae who received lessons from the philosopher Gorgias when he visited Thessaly.
Aristippus obtained money and troops from Cyrus the Younger to resist a faction opposed to him, and placed the general Meno, who is described in ancient sources as Aristippus's lover, in command over these forces.
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Who was Aristippus of Larissa?
Late 5th-century BC Thessalian noble from Larissa
When was Aristippus of Larissa born?
Aristippus of Larissa was born in 500 BC in Larissa.
When did Aristippus of Larissa die?
Aristippus of Larissa died in 460 BC.
What was Aristippus of Larissa's occupation?
Aristippus of Larissa was a politician.
Sources & further reading
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