Andromachus (cavalry general)

Andromachus (Ancient Greek: Ἀνδρόμαχος), a cavalry general, was commander of the Eleans in 364 BCE. Durijng 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 died by suicide as a consequence.[2]

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

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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