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What title did Cicero bestow upon Epaminondas?

  • The last man of Greece

  • The first man of Greece

  • The wise man of Greece

  • The brave man of Greece

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The first man of Greece was the title bestowed upon Epaminondas by Cicero. Epaminondas was a renowned Theban general and statesman who led Thebes to victory over Sparta in the Battle of Leuctra in 371 BC. His military prowess and political acumen earned him widespread admiration, and Cicero's accolade reflects the high esteem in which he was held by the Romans.
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