Timasitheus of Delphi
Late 6th-century Greek soldier and Olympic competitor
About Timasitheus of Delphi
Timasitheus of Delphi was a military personnel and pancratiast.
Timasitheus (Ancient Greek: ) was an athlete of Delphi, who was victorious several times in the pankration at the Olympic and Pythian Games, and was also distinguished as a brave soldier.
Background He was one of the partisans of the Athenian archon Isagoras when they seized the Acropolis with the help of Cleomenes I. The citadel was besieged by the Athenians, and Timasitheus was one of those who fell into their hands, and was put to death. Pausanias mentions a statue of Timasitheus at Olympia, the work of Ageladas the Argive.
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Who was Timasitheus of Delphi?
Late 6th-century Greek soldier and Olympic competitor
When was Timasitheus of Delphi born?
Timasitheus of Delphi was born in Delphi.
When did Timasitheus of Delphi die?
Timasitheus of Delphi died in 507 BC in Athens.
What was Timasitheus of Delphi's occupation?
Timasitheus of Delphi was a military personnel and pancratiast.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Timasitheus of Delphi
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