Eualcides
Eualcides (Ancient Greek: Ευαλκίδης) (d. 498 BCE) was a Greek athlete and military commander from Eretria who was killed by the Persians during the Battle of Ephesus.
Eualcides | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Ευαλκίδης |
| Died | 498 BCE Ephesus |
| Allegiance | Eretria |
| Rank | Strategos |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Ephesus † |
He competed in the Olympics. The poet Simonides of Ceos composed an ode in celebration of his successes.[1]
References
- Molyneux, John H. (1992). Simonides: A Historical Study. ISBN 9780865162235.
- Herodotus, The Histories, Book Five, chapter 102. (Project Gutenberg)
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