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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. Read more on Wikipedia

Since 2007, the English Wikipedia page of Dion of Syracuse has received more than 134,806 page views. His biography is available in 22 different languages on Wikipedia. Dion of Syracuse is the 4,433rd most popular politician (down from 3,759th in 2019), the 1,317th most popular biography from Italy (down from 1,174th in 2019) and the 303rd 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

Among politicians, Dion of Syracuse ranks 4,433 out of 19,576. Before him are Takelot II, Euphronios, Æthelberht, King of Wessex, Cylon of Athens, Jeremi Wiśniowiecki, and Leopold, Duke of Bavaria. After him are Joanna of Austria, Grand Duchess of Tuscany, Ewelina Hańska, Louis, Prince of Condé, Emperor Go-Fushimi, Rafael Caldera, and Lucius Munatius Plancus.

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Contemporaries

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 1,317 out of 5,161. Before him are Giovanni Battista Venturi (1746), Antipope Felix II (300), Marino Faliero (1274), Timaeus (-350), Milo Manara (1945), and Anna d'Este (1531). After him are Lucius Munatius Plancus (-87), Bernabò Visconti (1323), Frederick of Naples (1451), Odoric of Pordenone (1286), Aurelia Cotta (-120), and Titus Quinctius Flamininus (-229).

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Among POLITICIANS In Italy

Among politicians born in Italy, Dion of Syracuse ranks 303. Before him are Philippe Buonarroti (1761), Amintore Fanfani (1908), Andrea Dandolo (1306), Authari (540), Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg (1328), and Marino Faliero (1274). After him are Lucius Munatius Plancus (-87), Bernabò Visconti (1323), Frederick of Naples (1451), Aurelia Cotta (-120), Titus Quinctius Flamininus (-229), and Muzio Attendolo Sforza (1369).

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