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Pittacus of Mytilene
Ancient Greek philosopher and politician
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Bust of Pittacus, Roman copy of a Greek original of the Late Classical period, Louvre | |
| Born | c.
640 BC |
| Died | 568 BC (aged c. 72) |
Pittacus (; Ancient Greek: Πιττακός; c. 640 – 568 BC) was an ancient Mytilenean military general and one of the Seven Sages of Greece.
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Biography
Pittacus was a native of Mytilene and son of Hyrradius. He became a Mytilenaean general who, with his army, was victorious in the battle against the Athenians and their commander Phrynon. In consequence of this victory, the Mytilenaeans held Pittacus in the greatest honour and presented the supreme power into his hands.
After ten years of reign, he resigned his position and the city and constitution were brought into good order.
When the Athenians were about to attack Sigeion, Pittacus challenged their general to a single combat, with the understanding that the result should decide the war, and muc