Thrasybulus

This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Thrasúboulos (Θρασύβουλος),” composed of two elements: “thrasús (θρᾰσῠ́ς)” (cheeky, impudent, audacious, bold) plus “boulḗ (βουλή)” (will, determination, decision, plan, project, intention, counsel, advice). In turn, the name means “valiant and determined, the one who is bold in the projects.” 1) Thrasybulus (440–388 BC) was an Athenian general and democratic leader. In 411 BC, in the wake of an oligarchic coup at Athens, the pro-democracy sailors at Samos elected him as a general, making him a primary leader of the successful democratic resistance to that coup. 2) Thrasybulus of Miletus was the tyrant in the 7th century BC. Under his rule, Miletus fought a lengthy war against Lydia. 3) Thrasybulus was a tyrant who ruled Syracuse for eleven months during 466 and 465 BC.