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Aristomachos the Elder

Ancient Greek tyrant

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About Aristomachos the Elder

Aristomachos the Elder was a politician.

Aristomachos the Elder was a tyrant of the ancient Greek city of Argos. Around 249 BC he was an intermediate in the peace between the city of Athens and Alexander of Corinth. In 240 he survived a rebellion ordered by Aratus of Sicyon, but was soon after killed by his slaves. He was succeeded by his sons Aristippos and Aristomachos.

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Important facts

Occupation
Also known as
Aristomachos of Argos

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Who was Aristomachos the Elder?

ancient Greek tyrant

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Aristomachos the Elder was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Aristomachos the Elder

· Wikidata: Q11906533

· DBpedia: Aristomachos I

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