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Agetas

b. 250 BC

3rd-century BC Greek general

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About Agetas

Born 250 BC. Agetas was a military personnel.

Agetas of Callipolis was commander-in-chief (or strategos) of the Aetolians in 217 BC, during which year he made an incursion into Acarnania and Epirus and ravaged both countries. For this accomplishment, he received the honor of a statue in the city of Lamia. Agetas also fought in the Macedonian Wars, and served as strategos again, succeeding Dorymachus around the start of the 2nd century. In 200, he was the strategos who met with a Roman diplomatic trio consisting of Gaius Claudius Nero, Publius Sempronius Tuditanus, and Marcus Aemilius Lepidus.

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Important facts

Born
250 BC
Birth century
Occupation
Positions held
Strategos of the Aetolian League

Frequently asked questions

Who was Agetas?

3rd-century BC Greek general

When was Agetas born?

Agetas was born in 250 BC.

What was Agetas's occupation?

Agetas was a military personnel.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Agetas

· Wikidata: Q4692162

· DBpedia: Agetas

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