Ophellas

Macedonian ruler of the Cyrenaica

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Also known as Ophelas

Born: unknown
Died: 308 BCE
Birthplace: Pella
Place of death: Carthage
Citizenship: Macedonia
Occupation: military personnel
Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek

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Ophellas or Ophelas was an ancient Macedonian soldier and politician, born in Pella. He served as a trierarch under Alexander the Great, accompanied Ptolemy I to Egypt after Alexander's death, and acted as Ptolemaic governor of Cyrene from around 322 BC until his death in 308 BC. His father's name was Seilenus.

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Sex or gender: male
Military, police or special rank: strategos
Given name: Ofellas
Different from: Ophelas
Manner of death: death in battle

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