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Agathocles of Pella

Father of Lysimachus, general of Alexander the Great

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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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Born
Krannonas

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

· Wikidata: Q4691548

· DBpedia: Agathocles of Pella

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