Eualcides Explained

Eualcides
Native Name:Ευαλκίδης
Death Date:498 BCE
Death Place:Ephesus
Allegiance:Eretria
Rank:Strategos
Battles:Battle of Ephesus

Eualcides (Greek, Ancient (to 1453);: Ευαλκίδης) (d. 498 BCE) was a Greek athlete and military commander from Eretria who was killed by the Persians during the Battle of Ephesus.

He competed in the Olympics. The poet Simonides of Ceos composed an ode in celebration of his successes.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Simonides: A Historical Study. 9780865162235. Molyneux. John H.. 1992.