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Maiandrios

Samian who briefly rules after Polycrates and flees to Sparta.

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Also known as the despot Maiandrios

First appearance: book iii thaleia

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CACambysesPOPolycratesCLCleomenesNENecosMIMiltiadesMAMaiandrios

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  • Samian tyrants and their fates
  • Kings and commanders of the Greco-Persian Wars
  • Diverse figures from the Histories

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