Titus Quinctius Flamininus

Titus Quinctius Flamininus was a Roman statesman and general in the 2nd century BCE. He is best known for leading Roman forces during the Second Macedonian War and declaring the liberation of Greece from Macedonian rule at the Isthmian Games in 196 BCE. His leadership helped establish Rome's influence over Greece, promoting the idea that Greek cities remained independent but under Roman protection and friendship. Flamininus was respected for his diplomatic skills and military successes, contributing significantly to Rome’s expansion into Greece and solidifying its emerging dominance in the Mediterranean world.