lysander (Meaning)
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lysander (n)
Spartan general who defeated the Athenians in the final battle of the Peloponnesian War (died in 395 BC)
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lysander Sentence Examples
- Lysander was a skilled Spartan general who played a key role in the Peloponnesian War.
- Lysander's decisive victory at the Battle of Aegospotami ended the war in Sparta's favor.
- Lysander was known for his ruthless and opportunistic tactics.
- Lysander was appointed by Sparta to oversee the surrender of Athens.
- Lysander established Spartan-led oligarchies in defeated Athenian cities.
- Lysander's authoritarian rule earned him the ire of many.
- Lysander was assassinated in 395 BCE during a conflict with Boeotia.
- Lysander's legacy as a military commander and political figure remains controversial.
- The "Lysander affair" refers to his alleged betrayal of his country by accepting bribes.
- Lysander's actions shaped the political and military landscape of ancient Greece.
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Spartan general who defeated the Athenians in the final battle of the Peloponnesian War (died in 395 BC)
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Lysander was a skilled Spartan general who played a key role in the Peloponnesian War.
Lysander's decisive victory at the Battle of Aegospotami ended the war in Sparta's favor.
Lysander was known for his ruthless and opportunistic tactics.
Lysander was appointed by Sparta to oversee the surrender of Athens.
