Onomarchus

4th-century BC Phocian general

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Also known as Onomarchos

Died: 353 BCE
Birthplace: Elateia
Place of death: Ancient Thessaly
Occupation: military personnel
Positions held: strategos
Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek

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Onomarchus was general of the Phocians in the Third Sacred War, brother of Philomelus and son of Theotimus. After his brother's death he became commander of the Phocians and pursued a warmongering policy defeating in battle even Philip II of Macedon until his final defeat by him.

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Sex or gender: male
Participated in conflict: Third Sacred War
Sibling: Philomelos of Phocis
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1.Stated in Q45269451
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Given name: Ονόμαρχος
Child: Phalaecus
Significant place: Phocis
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1.Stated in Strategemata
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