Nicocles (Sikyon)
Nicocles (ancient Greek Νικοκλής) was the last Hellenistic tyrant of the ancient Greek city of Sicyon .
In 251 BC He came to power there through the assassination of Paseas . After only four months and the defense against an Aetolian attack, Nicocles, portrayed as particularly cruel in the tradition, was deposed by exiled Sikyonians under the leadership of Aratos and with the help of Argos . He was able to flee the city.
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| SURNAME | Nicocles |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Tyrant of Sicyon |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 4th century BC BC or 3rd century BC Chr. |
| DATE OF DEATH | 3rd century BC Chr. |