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Philopoemon

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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The head of the Achæcan League, born at Megalopolis, and the last of the Greek heroes; fought hard to achieve the independence of Greece, but having to struggle against heavy odds, was overpowered; rose from a sick-bed to suppress a revolt, was taken prisoner, thrown into a dungeon, and forced to drink poison (252-183 B.C.).

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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Philopoemon'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​p/philopoemon.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
 
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