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Judas Maccabeus: 2nd century BC Jewish rebel and king--revolted against the Syrians, who controlled Judea at the time. Further details may be read in 1st and 2nd Maccabees (in the Bible).
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 <br /><br />\'Far be it from me to do such a thing as flee from them! If our time has come, let us die bravely for our kinsmen and not leave a stain upon our glory!\'<br />--1 Maccabees 9:10
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