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Clearchus
Spartan general and tyrant of Heraclea, killed by conspirators.
minor
Also known as the despots Clearchus
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Tyrant of Heraclea who, after being recalled by the nobles, killed them to satisfy the people's desire for vengeance and secure his position.
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In XVI: Tyrant of Heraclea who, after being recalled by the nobles, killed them to satisfy the people's desire for vengeance and secure his position. Later, in XVIII: Cited as an example of a ruler who used violence to…
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