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Democritus of Sicyon

Democritus

also: Democritus Sicyonius

A Greek of Sicyon, guest-friend (hospes) and intimate of Cicero, praised for his probity, worth, and liberality toward his guests. Cicero describes him as nearly the foremost man of Achaea and commends him to A. Allienus (Fam. 13.78, 46 BC). Otherwise unknown.

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Ad Familiares 13.78 letters · 1 mention

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