overthrower

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Bradamante, the Amazonian intended of Ruggiero, is of the same race as Orlando, and a great overthrower of infidels.

From Stories from the Italian Poets: with Lives of the Writers, Volume 2 by Tasso, Torquato

He stands in history as a reviser of fiscal policies; an introducer of new administrative modes; a widener of the boundaries of political rights; a ceaseless overthrower of public abuses.

From The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, November 1879 by Various

In particular I remarked the venerable Yamagata, conqueror of China, and the round bullet-head of Oyama, the future overthrower of Kuropatkin.

From The International Spy Being the Secret History of the Russo-Japanese War by Upward, Allen

A matchless warrior, a Dragon-killer and overthrower of Giants, who possesses a magic sword, he conquers the northern Nibelungs and acquires their famed gold hoard.

From Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 5 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)

No man wists the name of overthrower or of overthrown.

From Arthurian Chronicles: Roman de Brut by Mason, Eugene