Polyclitus
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Polyclitus may refer to:
- PolykleitosPolykleitosPolykleitos ; called the Elder, was a Greek sculptor in bronze of the fifth and the early 4th century BCE...
, Ancient Greek sculptor- Polykleitos the YoungerPolykleitos the YoungerPolykleitos the Younger was an ancient Greek sculptor of athletes. His greatest achievements, however, were as an architect. A renowned sculptor, Polykleitos the Younger was architect of the Theatre and Tholos at Epidaurus. Started around 360 BC, the Tholos exhibited elaborate detailing,...
, the Greek sculptor's son
- Polykleitos the Younger
- Polyclitus (freedman)Polyclitus (freedman)Polyclitus was an influential freedman in the court of the Roman emperor Nero. He was sent to Britain in 60 or 61 AD to head an enquiry in the aftermath of the rebellion of Boudica. As a result the governor, Gaius Suetonius Paulinus, was relieved of his command and replaced by Publius Petronius...
, freedman of the Roman emperor Nero