About Onomastus of Smyrna
Lived 700 BC – 601 BC. Onomastus of Smyrna was a boxer.
Onomastus of Smyrna was the first Olympic victor in boxing at the 23rd Olympiad, 688 BC, when this sport was added. According to Philostratus, Pausanias and Eusebius, Onomastus was not only the first Olympic boxing champion but he wrote the rules of Ancient Greek boxing as well. Pausanias adds that Smyrna was already then part of Ionia. (Onomastos means famous, literally "having a name, onoma").
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Who was Onomastus of Smyrna?
ancient Greek boxer
When was Onomastus of Smyrna born?
Onomastus of Smyrna was born in 700 BC in İzmir.
When did Onomastus of Smyrna die?
Onomastus of Smyrna died in 601 BC.
What was Onomastus of Smyrna's occupation?
Onomastus of Smyrna was a boxer.
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