Callicrates of Samos

Callicrates or Kallikrates (Greek: Καλλικράτης), was a fleet commander (nauarchos) of the Ptolemaic navy, who served under Ptolemy II Philadelphus during the Second Syrian War from 270 to 250 BC.

Callicrates of Samos
Native name
Καλλικράτης
AllegiancePtolemaic Kingdom
Years of service270–250 BC
RankAdmiral
UnitAegean Fleet
Battles/warsSecond Syrian War
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