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Cleanthes

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Cle·an·thes  (kl-nthz) 331?-232? b.c.
Greek philosopher who succeeded Zeno as head of the Stoic school. His most famous work is a hymn to Zeus.
Cleanthes [klɪˈænθiːz]
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(Biographies / Cleanthes (?300 bc-?232 bc) M, Greek, PHILOSOPHY: philosopher) ?300-?232 bc, Greek philosopher: succeeded Zeno as head of the Stoic school
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Noun1.Cleanthes - ancient Greek philosopher who succeeded Zeno of Citium as the leader of the Stoic school (300-232 BC)


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