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title: Pyrrhus
author: Catalaon
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4629/pyrrhus/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Pyrrhus

_Authored by Catalaon_

## Image File

[![Pyrrhus](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/4629.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/4629.jpg)

## Image Caption

A marble bust of Pyrrhus, King of Epirus (r. 306 - 302 BCE and 297 - 272 BCE). Pyrrhus is considered one of history's greatest military commanders. (National Archaeological Museum, Naples)

## Cite This Work

### APA
Catalaon. (2016, March 14). Pyrrhus. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4629/pyrrhus/>
### Chicago
Catalaon. "Pyrrhus." *World History Encyclopedia*, March 14, 2016. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4629/pyrrhus/>.
### MLA
Catalaon. "Pyrrhus." *World History Encyclopedia*, 14 Mar 2016, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4629/pyrrhus/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pyrrhus.JPG) by [**Catalaon**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pyrrhus.JPG). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 14 March 2016. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.