Agathocles of Syracuse
Agathocles (Greek: Ἀγαθοκλῆς, Agathoklḗs; 361–289 BC) was a Greek tyrant of Syracuse (317–289 BC) and self-styled king of Sicily (304–289 BC).
| Agathocles | |
|---|---|
| King of Syracuse | |
Depiction of a bust possibly belonging to Agathocles | |
| Reign | 317 - 289 BC |
| Predecessor | Timoleon |
| Successor | Hicetas |
| Born | 361 BC Himera |
| Died | 289 BC Syracuse |
| Consort | Theoxena |
| Issue | With first wife
With Alcia?
With Theoxena
|
| Greek | Ἀγαθοκλῆς |
| Father | Carcinus of Rhegium |
| Religion | Greek Polytheism |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.