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Patrocles

Ancient Greek bronze worker of the 5th century BC

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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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Important facts

Occupation
Coppersmith

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

· Wikipedia: Patrocles

· Wikidata: Q12883296

· DBpedia: Patrocles (coppersmith)

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