Hyperbolus

Athenian politician (died 412/411 BC)

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Born: 5th century BCE
Died: 411 BCE
Birthplace: Athens
Place of death: Samos
Citizenship: Classical Athens
Occupation: politician
Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek

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Hyperbolus was an Athenian politician active during the first half of the Peloponnesian War, coming to particular prominence after the death of Cleon. In 416 or 415 BC, he was the last Athenian to be ostracised.

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Sex or gender: male
Time period: classical antiquity
Name in native language: Ὑπέρβολoς
Significant place: Cyzicus
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1.Stated in Deipnosophistae
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