Agathocles
Definition
Tyrant and later King of Syracuse (317–289 BC), a prominent and controversial figure of the Hellenistic era, renowned for his military ambitions and ruthless political tactics. Born into a modest potter's family, he rose to power through military force, waging protracted wars against Carthage and becoming the first leader to carry the conflict directly into African territory to relieve the siege on Sicily.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Agathocles
- Agathocles of Syracuse
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper masculine anthroponym, singular only, requiring standard analytical genitive markers. |
| Formation | From the Greek name 'Agathoklēs', blending 'agathos' (good/noble) and 'kleos' (glory/fame), translating to 'of noble glory'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ə.ˈɡæθ.ə.kliːz] |
| Source | The Cambridge Ancient History and Hellenistic Chronicles |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Campania militară condusă de Agatocle în Nordul Africii a surprins complet armata cartagineză.
EN: The military campaign led by Agathocles in North Africa completely surprised the Carthaginian army.
RO: Istoricul antic Diodor din Sicilia a oferit o descriere detaliată și critică a domniei lui Agatocle.
EN: The ancient historian Diodorus Siculus provided a detailed and critical description of Agathocles' reign.
RO: După moartea lui Agatocle, Siracuza a intrat într-o perioadă lungă de instabilitate politică și economică.
EN: Following the death of Agathocles, Syracuse entered a long period of political and economic instability.
Idioms & Phrases
Domnia lui Agatocle / Reign of Agathocles
RO: Perioada istorică în care Siracuza a dominat militar bazinul vestic al Mării Mediterane sub conducerea sa.
EN: The historical period during which Syracuse militarily dominated the western Mediterranean basin under his leadership.
Tactica lui Agatocle / Agathocles' tactic
RO: Strategia militară îndrăzneață de a ataca inamicul direct în propria bază pentru a-l forța să ridice un asediu îndepărtat.
EN: The daring military strategy of attacking the enemy directly at their own base to force them to lift a distant siege.
Tratatul lui Agatocle cu Cartagina / Agathocles' treaty with Carthage
RO: Acordul diplomatic semnat în 306 î.Hr. care stabilea sferele de influență politică în insula Sicilia.
EN: The diplomatic agreement signed in 306 BC that established the spheres of political influence on the island of Sicily.
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