About Paseas
Lived 300 BC – 251 BC. Paseas was a politician.
Paseas (Πασέας) was a tyrant of the ancient Greek city-state of Sicyon in the 3rd century BC. He succeeded his son, Abantidas, in 252 BC. However, he was assassinated by Nicocles in 251 BC.
He is not to be confused with , the Ancient Greek vase painter.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Paseas?
Tyrant of Greek city-state of Sicyon (died 251 BC)
When was Paseas born?
Paseas was born in 300 BC.
When did Paseas die?
Paseas died in 251 BC in Sicyon.
What was Paseas's occupation?
Paseas was a politician.
What nationality was Paseas?
Paseas's recorded nationality: Sicyon.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paseas. https://biography.guide/paseas/
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