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Name Origin

Lysander is a masculine given name of Greek origin. It means 'liberator' or 'one who frees'. In Greek mythology, Lysander was a Spartan general who played a key role in the Peloponnesian War.

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Lysander Spooner (1808-1887)

lawyer, anarchist philosopher, political theorist

  • Advocate for voluntary association and individual liberty.
  • Critic of government authority and the legal system.
  • Proponent of free banking and abolishment of slavery.

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