Agathocles of Pella
Father of Lysimachus, general of Alexander the Great
About Agathocles of Pella
Agathocles (, flourished 4th century BC) was a Greek nobleman who was a contemporary to King Philip II of Macedon (reigned 359 BC–336 BC).
Agathocles was a Thessalian serf His father’s name may have been Alcimachus. It was through his flattery that Agathocles became an intimate friend of Philip II, who raised him to high rank. Agathocles and his family were granted Macedonian citizenship. Lysimachus, Autodicus Philip
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Agathocles of Pella?
father of Lysimachus, general of Alexander the Great
When was Agathocles of Pella born?
Agathocles of Pella was born in Krannonas.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Agathocles of Pella
· DBpedia: Agathocles of Pella
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