[Born at Corinth, about B.C. 670. Died about B.C. 585.]
One of the “Seven Wise Men of Greece,” and the son of Cypselus, “Tyrant”
of Corinth, whom he succeeded B.C. 625. The first years of his
government were distinguished by moderation and wisdom, but afterwards
he exercised great cruelty towards his family and people. He reigned
many years.
[From the marble in the Vatican, which is remarkably well preserved.
It bears his name in Greek letters. It was found in 1780, near Tivoli,
in the house of Cassius, with the heads of Bias, Solon, Thales,
Pittacus, and Cleobulus, and probably formed part of the Gallery of
Cassius, the letters being of the Roman time. In the British Museum
there is another original marble of this philosopher, which formerly
was in the Palace of Sixtus V. at Rome.]