Clitarchus (tyrant)

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Kleitarchos ( Greek : Kλειταρχος) was a tyrant of the 4th century. v. In the city of Eretria on Euboea .

The Athenian general Phokion continued around 350 BC. From the lords of the city, Plutarch of Eretria and introduced democracy there. However, there were quick clashes between the various factions within the city, the main issue being whether Eretria should be pro-Athenian or pro-Macedonian. King Philip II of Macedonia intervened in these disputes. Although Philip in 346 BC . Chr peace with the Athenians had closed, he let Porthmus, destroying the port Eretria, attack by his generals and Hipponicus; this was heavily criticized by Demosthenes . In Eretria itself, Philipp wanted to appoint Hipparchus, Automedon and Kleitarchos as his followers. But these had a difficult situation in Eretria, since Philipp had to send armed auxiliary troops under Eurylochus and Parmenion to support them twice .

Soon afterwards, Clitarchus appears as the only tyrant of Eretria, who, although appointed by Philip, apparently maintained good contacts with Athens. So he took part in the congress of Chalkis , at which the union of the cities of Euboea was advised on a federation, a project that was initiated by Demosthenes and Callias , who promised themselves a better Athenian influence on the island. The plan failed, however, possibly because Kleitarchos spoke out against the increasing Athenian influence. Then Athens decided in 341 BC To send troops to Evia himself to push back the Macedonian influence there; Cleitarchus of Eretria and his colleague, Philistides, the tyrant of Oreos, appealed against this action . In the end, however, both were powerless and were driven out of their cities by Phocion , who was advancing with an Athenian army.

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SURNAME Clitarchus
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Tyrant of Eretria
DATE OF BIRTH 4th century BC Chr.
DATE OF DEATH 4th century BC Chr.