Onomarchus
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Onomarchus was a 4th-century BCE Phocian general and leader who played a major role in the Third Sacred War against Thebes and its allies.
Statements (35)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
4th-century BCE person
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Phocian leader → ancient Greek general → military commander → |
| alliedWith |
Pherae
NERFINISHED
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various Thessalian factions opposed to Philip II → |
| citizenship | Phocis NERFINISHED → |
| commanded |
Phocian forces
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land forces → naval forces in support of his campaigns → |
| conflict | war against Thebes and its allies → |
| dateOfDeath | circa 352 BCE → |
| deathCause | killed in battle → |
| deathPlace | near the Gulf of Pagasae → |
| ethnicGroup | Greek → |
| historicalSource |
Diodorus Siculus
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other ancient Greek historians → |
| involvedIn | control of the Delphic Amphictyony → |
| killedIn |
Battle of Crocus Field
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surface form: "Battle of the Crocus Field"
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| knownFor |
defeating Philip II of Macedon in early engagements
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extensive use of mercenary troops → major role in the Third Sacred War → |
| opponent |
Philip II of Macedon
NERFINISHED
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Thebes → |
| opponentInBattle | Philip II of Macedon NERFINISHED → |
| participatedIn | Third Sacred War → |
| positionHeld |
leader of the Phocians
→
strategos of Phocis → |
| relative | Philomelus → |
| religion | ancient Greek religion → |
| sphereOfActivity |
Phocian politics
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military affairs → |
| succeededBy | Phayllus → |
| timePeriod | 4th century BCE → |
| used |
treasury at Delphi
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surface form: "Delphic temple treasures to pay mercenaries"
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