Pnytagoras (King)
Pnytagoras , ancient Greek Πνυταγόρας († 332 / 331 v. Chr. ) Was a king of the city-state of Salamis in Cyprus . He came to power around 360 BC. BC overthrew his Persian-friendly half uncle Euagoras II .
After the seizure of power, he joined the uprising against the Persians under Artaxerxes III , which was started by King Tabnit of Sidon . on. He was besieged for a long time by Phokion and Euagoras II , after which he surrendered to the Persians. Nevertheless, he was surprisingly confirmed in his office and Euagoras was not reinstated.
After the Battle of Issus , Pnytagoras joined Alexander the Great . He took part in the siege of Tire , where he lost his flagship . After conquering the city, he received the city of Tamassos from the possession of Kitions . His son Nikokreon succeeded him in office. Another son was probably Nitaphon .
literature
- Hans Volkmann : Pnytagoras 2. In: The Little Pauly (KlP). Volume 4, Stuttgart 1972, Col. 960.
- Josef Wiesehöfer : Pnytagoras 2. In: The New Pauly (DNP). Volume 9, Metzler, Stuttgart 2000, ISBN 3-476-01479-7 , Sp. 1185.
Remarks
- ↑ Diodorus 16:42, 5.
- ↑ Diodorus 16.40.5, 42.6ff., 46.2.
- ^ Duris from Samos , FGrH 76 F 4.
- ↑ Arrian Ind. 18.8.
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Euagoras II | King of Salamis 360–332 / 331 BC Chr. |
Nikokreon |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Pnytagoras |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | King of Salamis in Cyprus |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 5th century BC BC or 4th century BC Chr. |
| DATE OF DEATH | 332/331 BC Chr. |