Eualcides(Ancient Greek:Ευαλκίδης) (d. 498 BCE) was a Greek athlete and military commander fromEretriawho was killed by the Persians during theBattle 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 poetSimonides of Ceoscomposed an ode in celebration of his successes.[1]
References
edit- ^Molyneux, John H. (1992).Simonides: A Historical Study.ISBN9780865162235.
- Herodotus, The Histories, Book Five, chapter 102.(Project Gutenberg)
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