Philopoemen
Philopoemen , c.252-183 BC, Greek statesman and general, b. Megalopolis. For years he fought as a mercenary in Crete. In 209 he became commander of the Achaean cavalry, with which he defeated the Aetolians and Eleans. He next became (208) general of the Achaean League . He defeated Machanidas, tyrant of Sparta, at Mantinea. Nabis, successor of Machanidas, was driven out of Messene and was defeated (201-200) in Laconia by Philopoemen. When Nabis was assassinated, the Spartans were incorporated (192) into the Achaean League, but revolted and were again conquered (188) by Philopoemen. He was captured and poisoned by Messenian rebels. Philopoemen was glorified by his compatriot, the historian Polybius .
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Jendrzejczak, Narses
Newspaper article from: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; 9/27/1997; 302 words
; Passed away Fri., Sept. 26, 1997, age 76 years. Beloved husband of Eleanore (nee Lewandowski. Dear father of Bernadine Jendrzejczak and Zita (Pete) Melton. Fond Dzia Dzia of Zea and Zofia. Brother of Leonard (Irene) Jendrzejczak, Milwaukee and Jerzy (Ann) Jedrzejczak, Poland. Further survived by
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Letter: Allen makes a splash.(Sports)
Newspaper article from: The Racing Post (London, England); 10/24/2007; 379 words
; ...just a little water splash, but quite a daunting obstacle. Claire had two rides on the second day and enjoyed a victory on Narses, trained by Philippe Cottin, in the 4,250 metres (2m6f) steeplechase. Alex finished second and fourth on his two rides...
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The new strategy of the indirect approach.
Magazine article from: Military Thought; 10/1/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...and Alexander the Great); in the Roman wars (Hannibal, Scipio, and Julius Caesar); in Byzantine wars (Belizarius and Narses); in the medieval wars--in the 17th century (Gustavus II Adolphus, Cromwell, and Turenne); in the 18th century (Marlboro...
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The Perfect Servant: Eunuchs and the Social Construction of Gender in Byzantium.(Book review)
Magazine article from: Journal of the History of Sexuality; 7/1/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...distinguished themselves as generals and admirals. In the late fourth century Eutropios led an army against the Huns, and in the sixth Narses, "a manikin who lived effeminately in the bedchamber" (Agathias 1.7), commanded the troops that surprised and defeated...
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Anniversaries
Newspaper article from: The Independent - London; 8/13/1999; 290 words
; ...troops left Vietnam, 1972. Today is the Feast Day of St Benildus, St Cassian of Imola, St Hippolytus of Rome, St Maximus the Confessor, St Narses Klaietus, St Pontian, pope, St Radegund, queen, St Simplician of Milan and St Wigbert.
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TALENT SHOW.(notable hairstylists and make-up artists in the film industry)
Magazine article from: Harper's Bazaar; 1/1/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...passion, experience, luck, and the ability to adapt constantly." With enough dedication and flair, they will be the Francois Narses and Garrens of the future. Here are 11 names to remember: JEANNIA ROBINETTE, 29 MAKEUP ARTIST THE LOOK: Known for flawless...
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Frederick Home Sales
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 4/5/2007; 700+ words
; ...Investments I to Nicole and Michael S. Murray, $599,753. GALYN DR., 221-H.D. Investments I to Salpi A. Sarkissian and Narses Aram Khajadourian, $501,530. ORNDORFF DR., 130-Bradley T. George to Kristen R. Fogle, $215,000. NINTH AVE...
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The Oxford Companion to Military History
Magazine article from: RUSI Journal; 8/1/2001; ; 558 words
; ...Companion to Military History Series, who would find the few hundred words on the Battle of Sellasia (222 BC) or the biography of Narses (c480 - c574), a Persarmenian Eunuch at Justinian's court in Constantinople, adding little to their existing knowledge...
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Text and transmission in medieval Europe.(Brief article)(Book review)
Magazine article from: Reference & Research Book News; 5/1/2009; 598 words
; ...which recent "popular" are adamant are also looked at. The first is a long-standing aversion to the Byzantine court eunuch Narses. His accomplishments have been downplayed for centuries simply because of his condition. The second discusses Jewish manuscripts...
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Marking Milestones;Noteworthy Anniversaries Abound in 1991
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 12/28/1990; ; 700+ words
; ...Ostrogoths after the death of his uncle Hildebad. Totila ruled for 11 years, until he was killed fighting the Byzantines under Narses, the Eunuch General. In 641, someone called Chindaswinth became king of the Visigoths, and 50 years after that, in 691...
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Narses
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Narses , c.478-c.573, Byzantine official and general, one of the eunuchs...delayed the campaign, and he was recalled. After the recall of Belisarius, Narses returned to Italy and completed the conquest, defeating (552) Totila...
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Totila
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...offers to Emperor Justinian I. Instead of yielding, Justinian sent (552) Narses to Italy at the head of a well-equipped army. Totila was thoroughly routed by Narses near Taginae, in the Apennines W of Ancona, and perished in the battle...
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Justinian I
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...of his wife, Empress Theodora , and the aid of his great generals, Belisarius and Narses (see Blues and Greens ). Justinian, through Belisarius and Narses, recovered Africa from the Vandals (533-48) and Italy from the Ostrogoths (535...
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Belisarius
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...after some delays occasioned by a conflict of authority with Narses , captured Milan and Ravenna (540). He fought an indecisive...his enemies in check; he was recalled in 548 and replaced by Narses. In 559 he emerged from retirement to drive the Bulgarians...
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Psellus, Michael (Baptized Constantine)
Dictionary entry from: Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography
...in a western suburb of Constantinople near the monastery of Narses, 1 psellus belonged to an aristocratic but impoverished family...his monastic vows; he was forced to stay at the monastery of Narses, near his birthplace, from 1059 to 1063. In the latter year...
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