Iphicrates
Athenian general in the 4th century BC / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Iphicrates (Greek: Ιφικράτης; c. 418 – c. 353 BC[citation needed]) was an Athenian general, who flourished in the earlier half of the 4th century BC. He is credited with important infantry reforms that revolutionized ancient Greek warfare by regularizing light-armed peltasts.[3]
Iphicrates | |
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Native name | Ιφικράτης |
Born | c. 418 BC |
Died | c. 353 BC (aged c. 65) |
Allegiance | Athens |
Years of service | 391 - 378 BC |
Battles/wars | Corinthian War |
Children | Menestheus and 1 other son |
Cornelius Nepos wrote that Iphicrates was such a leader, that he was not only comparable to the first commanders of his own time, but no one even of the older generals could be set above him. He had a deep knowledge of military tactics, he often had the command of armies and he never miscarried in an undertaking by his own fault. He was always eminent for invention and excellence that he not only introduced much that was new into the military art, but made many improvements in what existed before.[4]