Andromachus (cavalry general)

For other people named "Andromachus" see Andromachus (disambiguation)

Andromachus, a cavalry general, was commander of the Eleans in 364 BCE. During the Arcadians' campaign against Elis, while the Arcadians were encamped between Cyllene and the capital, Andromachus launched an attack against them.[1] His army was defeated and he committed suicide as a consequence.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Thucydides (2013). Delphi Complete Works of Thucydides. Delphi Ancient Classics 17. Delphi Classics. ISBN 1909496766.
  2. ↑ Xenophon, Hellenica vii. 4. § 9
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