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Glaucetas

b. 350 BC

Ancient Greek pirate

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About Glaucetas

Born 350 BC. Glaucetas was a privateer and pirate.

Glaucetas , sometimes transliterated Glauketas (fl. 315 – 300 BC), was a Greek privateer chiefly active in the Aegean Sea during the 4th century BC. Although little is known about his life, he is recorded in ancient Greek inscriptions describing how the Athenian navy under Thymochares of Sphettos raided his base on Kythnos and captured him and his men, thus "making the sea safe for those that sailed thereon." (I.G., II, 331.)

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Important facts

Born
350 BC
Birth century
Occupation
Privateer, pirate

Frequently asked questions

Who was Glaucetas?

ancient Greek pirate

When was Glaucetas born?

Glaucetas was born in 350 BC.

What was Glaucetas's occupation?

Glaucetas was a privateer and pirate.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Glaucetas

· Wikidata: Q3066703

· DBpedia: Glaucetas

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