Antipater of Sidon

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Antipater of Sidon (2nd century BC) is an ancient Greek writer and poet. He is best known for his list of Seven Wonders of the World. He and the mathematician and engineer Philon of Byzantium (born about 280 BC) are known as the most famous observers of the Seven Wonders.

"This piece of Lydian earth holds Amyntor, Philip's son, hardened by battles to iron war.

No lingering disease dragged him off to his end, killed, with his shield held high above his friend."

-Antipater of Sidon, 2nd Century B.C.

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