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Patroclus

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Latinized form of the Greek Πατροκλος (Patroklos) which meant "glory of the father", derived from πα

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Patroclus

In Greek mythology, as recorded in Homer's Iliad, Patroclus (pronunciation variable but generally ; Ancient Greek: Πάτροκλος Pátroklos "glory of the father") was a childhood friend, close wartime.

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Patroclus Hill

Patroclus Hill () is a rounded, snow-covered hill, 760 m, separated by a low col from the northwest side of Mount Achilles in the Achaean Range of Anvers Island, in the Palmer Archipelago.

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Patroclus (admiral)

Patroclus (), also spelled Patroklos, was a leading official and admiral of the Ptolemaic Kingdom.

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Patroclus of Bourges

Saint Patroclus of Bourges (c.

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Patroclus of Troyes

Saint Patroclus (Patroccus; , ) of Troyes was a Christian martyr who died around 259 AD.

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