About Eualcides
Eualcides was a military leader.
Eualcides (d. 498 BCE) was a Greek athlete and military commander from Eretria who was killed by the Persians during the Battle of Ephesus.
He competed in the Olympics. The poet Simonides of Ceos composed an ode in celebration of his successes.
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Who was Eualcides?
Greek athlete and military commander (died 498 BCE)
When was Eualcides born?
Eualcides was born in Eretria.
When did Eualcides die?
Eualcides died in 498 BC in Ephesus.
What was Eualcides's occupation?
Eualcides was a military leader.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eualcides. https://biography.guide/eualcides/
MLA: "Eualcides." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eualcides/.
Chicago: "Eualcides." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eualcides/.
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