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Dion of Syracuse

409 BC - 354 BC

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Dion (; Greek: Δίων ὁ Συρακόσιος; 408–354 BC), tyrant of Syracuse in Magna Graecia, was the son of Hipparinus, and brother-in-law of Dionysius I of Syracuse. A disciple of Plato, he became Dionysius I's most trusted minister and adviser. However, his great wealth, his belief in Platonism and his ambition aroused the suspicions of Dionysius I's son and successor, Dionysius II. An indiscreet letter from Dion to the Carthaginians led to his banishment. Settling in Athens, he lived a prosperous life until Dionysius II dispossessed him of his estates and income. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Dion of Syracuse is the 4,725th most popular politician (down from 4,433rd in 2019), the 1,347th most popular biography from Italy (down from 1,317th in 2019) and the 316th most popular Italian Politician.

Dionysius the Elder, also known as Dionysius I or Dionysius the Tyrant, was a tyrant of Syracuse and founder of a military-backed oligarchy. He overthrew the democratic government of Syracuse and established himself as ruler. Dionysius was known for his cruelty and tyranny, and he is often considered one of the most brutal tyrants in all of history.

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Among politicians, Dion of Syracuse ranks 4,725 out of 19,576. Before him are Eduardo Duhalde, Jayavarman II, Naresuan, Ivan Sratsimir of Bulgaria, Peter II, Count of Alençon, and Ramon Magsaysay. After him are Milan Hodža, Marie of Prussia, Malam Bacai Sanhá, George III of Georgia, Joan, Countess of Flanders, and Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey.

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Among people born in 409 BC, Dion of Syracuse ranks 1.  Among people deceased in 354 BC, Dion of Syracuse ranks 2. Before him is Xenophon. After him is Timotheus.

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In Italy

Among people born in Italy, Dion of Syracuse ranks 1,347 out of 5,161. Before him are Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo (1727), Asconius Pedianus (-9), Julia Flavia (64), Giovanni Gronchi (1887), Amintore Fanfani (1908), and Piero Manzoni (1933). After him are Luigi Tenco (1938), Gianni Morandi (1944), Naevius Sutorius Macro (-21), Eleanor of Anjou (1289), Armando Diaz (1861), and Giovanni Battista Moroni (1525).

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Among POLITICIANS In Italy

Among politicians born in Italy, Dion of Syracuse ranks 316. Before him are Agrippa Postumus (-12), Verres (-120), Maria Pia of Savoy (1847), Julia Flavia (64), Giovanni Gronchi (1887), and Amintore Fanfani (1908). After him are Naevius Sutorius Macro (-21), Thomas Francis, Prince of Carignano (1596), Francesco Maria I della Rovere, Duke of Urbino (1490), Alfonso Ferrero La Marmora (1804), Radagaisus (400), and Julia (-190).

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