Pyrrhus of Epirus

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Pyrrhus of Epirus born?Circa 319 BC
2. When did Pyrrhus of Epirus die?272 BC
3. Where was Pyrrhus of Epirus born?Epirus, Greece
4. Who was Pyrrhus of Epirus?Pyrrhus was a king from the Greek region of Epirus. He was famous for leading armies in many battles and for his brave, sometimes risky, fighting style.
5. Why is the phrase "Pyrrhic victory" named after him?The phrase "Pyrrhic victory" comes from Pyrrhus because he won battles but lost so many soldiers that the win was almost as bad as a loss.

Hellenistic Period: The era in ancient history following the conquests of Alexander the Great, characterized by Greek culture spreading across vast territories.
Magna Graecia: The coastal areas of Southern Italy and Sicily where Greek colonies were established.
Attrition Warfare: A military strategy based on wearing down the enemy through continuous losses of personnel and materiel.