King Hiero II of Syracuse

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Marcellus
gptkbp:alliance gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:birth_date c. 308 BC
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Syracuse
gptkbp:children Dionysius II of Syracuse
gptkbp:community_impact Strengthened ties with Rome
Maintained independence of Syracuse
gptkbp:contribution Syracuse's defenses
gptkbp:cultural_contribution Support of Greek culture
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influence on Roman culture
Influence on Greek culture
gptkbp:death_date 215 BC
gptkbp:death_place gptkb:Syracuse
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Promoted trade
Strengthened navy
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Hieronid_dynasty
gptkbp:economic_impact Boosted local economy
gptkbp:famous_for gptkb:Cultural_patronage
Establishing a strong economy
Building the great harbor
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:Hellenistic_period
gptkbp:historical_significance Key figure in the Second Punic War
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Diodorus_Siculus
gptkb:Livy
gptkb:Appian
gptkb:Plutarch
gptkb:Polybius
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label King Hiero II of Syracuse
gptkbp:impact Enhanced military capabilities of Syracuse
gptkbp:influence Syracusan politics
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:military_officer
Patron of the arts
Allied with Rome
gptkbp:legacy Patron of literature and arts
Support for scientific advancements
Influence on later rulers
Encouragement of philosophy
Promotion of theater and drama
Influence on education in Syracuse
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Mylae
gptkb:Battle_of_Lilybaeum
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Hiero_I_of_Syracuse
gptkbp:reign_end 215 BC
270 BC
gptkbp:relationship gptkb:Ptolemy_II_Philadelphus
gptkb:Archimedes
gptkbp:spouse Philistis of Syracuse
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Hieronymus_of_Syracuse