Agathocles of Syracuse

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_figure
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Agathocles
gptkbp:born gptkb:Syracuse
gptkbp:conflict the Greeks
gptkbp:contemporary gptkb:Demosthenes
gptkbp:defeated gptkb:Carthage
gptkbp:died_in 289 BC
gptkbp:established a dynasty
gptkbp:governed_by gptkb:Syracuse
gptkbp:has_child his wives
gptkbp:historical_figure ancient Sicily
shaped the future of Syracuse.
the rise of tyranny in Syracuse
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Agathocles of Syracuse
gptkbp:is_a_figure_in Greek history
the history of Syracuse
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:the_First_Punic_War
political alliances
the establishment of colonies
the defense of Syracuse
the politics of Sicily
gptkbp:is_known_for gptkb:Politician
gptkb:wealth
gptkb:battle
gptkb:political_maneuvering
ruthlessness
expansionist policies
diplomatic skills
strategic marriages
military innovations
cruelty
political cunning
ambitious nature
a strong navy
ambitious military campaigns
gptkbp:key_figures Sicilian history
gptkbp:key_people the politics of the Mediterranean
gptkbp:leadership the Hellenistic period
expanded his territory
the Sicilian Wars
gptkbp:notable_figures the history of tyrants
gptkbp:participated_in the Battle of Himera
gptkbp:reign_end 289 BC
gptkbp:reign_start 317 BC
gptkbp:spouse several women
gptkbp:succeeded_by his son, Hieron II
gptkbp:was_a gptkb:political_organization
gptkbp:was_a_patron_of gptkb:philosopher
the arts
gptkbp:was_a_proponent_of mercenary forces