About Dicaearchus of Aetolia
Lived 250 BC – 196 BC (aged 53–54). Dicaearchus of Aetolia was a military personnel.
Dicaearchus or Dicearchus (died 196 BC) was an Aetolian commander and pirate. In 205–204 BC, Dicaearchus was employed by Philip V of Macedon to raid the Cyclades and Rhodian ships. Dicaearchus had a tradition in which wherever he landed he would build two temples, one to Asebeia, which means impiety, and another to Paranomia, which means lawlessness. Dicaearchus was later captured by the Egyptians, and he was racked and scourged before being put to death.
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Who was Dicaearchus of Aetolia?
ancient Greek pirate
When was Dicaearchus of Aetolia born?
Dicaearchus of Aetolia was born in 250 BC.
When did Dicaearchus of Aetolia die?
Dicaearchus of Aetolia died in 196 BC.
What was Dicaearchus of Aetolia's occupation?
Dicaearchus of Aetolia was a military personnel.
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