a town of Transilvania, situated on the river Marish. E. Long. 23° 15'. N. Lat. 46°.

BRASIDAS, a celebrated general of the Lacedemonians, about 424 years before the birth of Christ. He defeated the Athenians by land and sea, took many places, and rendered his country formidable to all the neighbouring states. He conquered the Athenians on their attempting to surprise Amphipolis, but died of the wounds he received in that battle. See Attica and Lacedemon.