About Antigonos
Lived 301 BC – 201 BC (aged 99–100). Antigonos was an athletics competitor.
Antigonos of Callas (Ancient Greek: ) was an ancient Macedonian hetairos from Amphipolis, known through an inscription with a Homeric-style epigram of about 300-275 BC, where he commemorates his win in Hoplitodromos (a race in full armour) at Heraclean games after the Conquest of Tyre in 332 BC. Alexander had dreamt that Heracles invited him into Tyre. Aristander the seer interpreted this to mean that the city will be captured, but with Herculean effort. Afterwards, Alexander offered sacrifice to Heracles, and celebrated both a gymnastic and musical contest there (Arrian 3,6,1).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Antigonos?
Ancient Macedonian general
When was Antigonos born?
Antigonos was born in 301 BC.
When did Antigonos die?
Antigonos died in 201 BC.
What was Antigonos's occupation?
Antigonos was an athletics competitor.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Antigonos (son of Callas)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Antigonos. https://biography.guide/antigonos/
MLA: "Antigonos." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/antigonos/.
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