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.
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