Nicocles (Salamis)
Nicocles , ancient Greek Νικοκλής , († probably between 362 and 358 BC) was since 374/373 BC. King of the ancient city-state of Salamis in Cyprus . As the successor to his father Euagoras I , he continued his philhellenic policy; Nevertheless, there were already beginnings of Hellenistic forms of rule and life in his work. For the Polis -Greeks, however, he seemed to be "oriental degenerate", which is why Isocrates dedicated three educational speeches to him. Nicocles probably died together with the Phoenician king Straton of Sidon during the satrap revolt (362 to 359/358 BC); His presumed son Euagoras II followed him as ruler of Salamis .
credentials
- ^ Peter Högemann : Nikokles [I] , in DNP Vol. 8 (2000), Col. 918.
- ↑ or. 2; 3; 9. Also Theopompos in FGrH 115 F 114 and Anaximenes in FGrH 72 F 18.
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Euagoras I. | King of Salamis 374–359 / 358 BC Chr. |
Euagoras II |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Nicocles |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Νικοκλής (ancient Greek) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | King of Salamis in Cyprus |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 5th century BC BC or 4th century BC Chr. |
| DATE OF DEATH | around 359 BC Chr. |