Patrocles
Ancient Greek bronze worker of the 5th century BC
About Patrocles
Patrocles was a coppersmith.
Patrocles was a significant bronze worker of the 5th century BC.
According to the testimony of Pausanias, Patrocles is said to have crafted, together with Canachus the Younger, the statues of the Lacedaemonians Epicydidas and Eteonicus. These statues formed the multifaceted monument that the Spartans had erected at Delphi in memory of their great victory at the Battle of Aegospotami.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Patrocles?
ancient Greek bronze worker of the 5th century BC
What was Patrocles's occupation?
Patrocles was a coppersmith.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Patrocles (coppersmith)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Patrocles. https://biography.guide/patrocles/
MLA: "Patrocles." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/patrocles/.
Chicago: "Patrocles." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/patrocles/.
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