About Amphidamas
Lived 800 BC – 730 BC. Amphidamas was a sovereign.
Amphidamas[(/æmˈfɪdəməs/] (Greek: Ἀμφιδάμας) was the name of a historical king of Chalcis, who died about 730 BC after the Lelantine War; whose burial ceremony is associated with the poetic agon is mentioned by Hesiod.
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People in Amphidamas's life
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Amphidamas?
ancient ruler of Chalcis
When was Amphidamas born?
Amphidamas was born in 800 BC in Chalkída.
When did Amphidamas die?
Amphidamas died in 730 BC in Euboea.
What was Amphidamas's occupation?
Amphidamas was a sovereign.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Amphidamas (king of Chalcis)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Amphidamas. https://biography.guide/amphidamas/
MLA: "Amphidamas." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/amphidamas/.
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