About Chaeron of Pellene
Born 400 BC. Chaeron of Pellene was an amateur wrestler.
Chaeron was a wrestler and tyrant from Pellene, ancient Achaea.
Chaeron won at the Isthmian Games, possibly twice, and four times at the Ancient Olympic Games, between 356 BC and 344 BC. Alexander the Great made him tyrant of Pellene. It is said that the people of Pellene refused to even mention Chaeron by his name.
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Who was Chaeron of Pellene?
4th-century BC wrestler and tyrant of Pellene
When was Chaeron of Pellene born?
Chaeron of Pellene was born in 400 BC in Pellene.
When did Chaeron of Pellene die?
Chaeron of Pellene died in Pellene.
What was Chaeron of Pellene's occupation?
Chaeron of Pellene was an amateur wrestler.
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